May 23, 2023 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

An important step in recognising the rights of New Zealand’s rainbow communities

Next month a new process of self-identification comes into force which will replace the existing Family Court process.  Under the new Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Relationship Registration Act people can make an application to amend the sex recorded on their birth certificate, making it easier for people to have their gender recognised as different to the one assigned at birth. The Act also recognises that the Court no longer has the right to make that choice for people. In doing...

May 23, 2023 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Cyclone Gabrielle: Funding Update

Written by Chloe Smart  It has been a tough start to the year for the North Island, with rural communities and primary industries hit hard by the extreme weather events. At the time of writing, the Government has invested $890 million into repair works, silt clean-up, help for growers and farmers, business support, and getting schools, bridges, and roads back open. But there’s still more to do. On 14 May 2023, the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) announced additional funding to support...

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May 12, 2023 In Bramwell Bate News By Cherie Hannam

Cyclone Gabrielle & tenancies: know your rights

Written by Edward Bostock and Kelly Henderson Originally published in The Profit One of the most significant impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle has been the damage and destruction to commercial and residential properties in Hawke’s Bay. Building Officers are completing rapid building assessments on properties affected by the Cyclone. To date, there are 100 red stickered properties (meaning the property has been seriously damaged) and 712 yellow stickered properties (meaning the property has been damaged and may need to be temporarily vacated) in...