Nidd Law

25/08/2026

Triple P Teen Discussion Groups - Getting Teenagers to Cooperate

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

9:45am - 12:00pm

Location: Te Āhuru Mōwai, Manawatu Community Hub Libraries

Cost: Free - Registrations essential - Phone Parentline Manawatu on (06) 355 1655 or 0800 432 6459

Take the guesswork out of parenting teenagers! These 2 hour sessions offer evidence based practical tips and strategies, to help families manage the ups and downs while they guide their teenagers towards adulthood. Come to just one or as many as you like and meet other parents in the same boat, you’re not alone!

Do you have a teenager that is rude and refuses to follow family rules? It is common for parents to find that as their child moves into their teen years, that they become less cooperative, which leads to conflicts in the family. So how do we prevent non-cooperation and encourage respect, politeness and working as a team?

Held at: Manawatu Community Hub Libraries
64 Stafford Street, Feilding

Registrations essential!

Phone Parentline Manawatu on (06) 355 1655 or 0800 432 6459

25/08/2026

Triple P Teen Discussion Groups - Coping with Teenager's Emotions

Tuesday, 15 September 2026

9:45am - 12:00pm

Location: Te Āhuru Mōwai, Manawatu Community Hub Libraries

Cost: Free - Registrations essential - Phone Parentline Manawatu on (06) 355 1655 or 0800 432 6459

Take the guesswork out of parenting teenagers! These 2 hour sessions offer evidence based practical tips and strategies, to help families manage the ups and downs while they guide their teenagers towards adulthood. Come to just one or as many as you like and meet other parents in the same boat, you’re not alone!

Teenagers can become highly emotional as they transition from child to adult. It can be upsetting for parents and make disagreements stressful for the family. This session takes some time to understand our teens’ emotions and explore positive ways to help us and them better manage these emotions when it happens!

Held at: Manawatu Community Hub Libraries,
64 Stafford Street, Feilding

Registrations essential!

Phone Parentline Manawatu on (06) 355 1655 or 0800 432 6459

01/04/2026

Why does the Family Court set down back up Hearings?

Backup hearings are set down in the New Zealand Family Court to manage high caseloads and ensure efficient Court usage, allowing a "backup" case to fill the time if a scheduled, defended hearing settles or is vacated. This practice helps mitigate long wait times.

Key Reasons for Backup Hearings:

High Demand: Intense pressure on Court resources frequently results in massive backlogs and wait times for hearings.

Settlements: Many family law disputes settle before the final hearing date. A backup case ensures judicial time is not wasted if a party withdraws or agrees to a settlement.

Efficiency: The court aims to reduce delay in crucial child welfare cases, and having cases prepared (even if in a backup spot) can speed up the resolution process.

Court Rules: The Family Court Rules 2002 allow for judges or staff to manage hearing schedules to ensure Court efficiency.

17/03/2026

17/02/2026

Family Fun Day

FREE fun for all ages. Bring your kids, friends, and neighbours to enjoy inflatables, family activities, tasty treats, live entertainment, community group showcases, and exciting giveaways. Whether you’re new to the area or a long-time local, it’s the perfect way to connect with our community.

Sunday, 22 March 2026 | 10am–1pm | Victoria Park, Feilding

Proudly hosted by Manawatū Community Hub Libraries and Manawatū District Council, with support from Central Energy Trust and local groups.

10/12/2025

Nidd Law will now be closing for the Christmas break at the earlier date of Thursday 18 December 2025.

Our office will re-open again on Monday 12 January 2026.

We wish all our clients, former and present and their families a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

We look forward to working with you all next year.

🎄🎁🤶🏼🎅🏼🎉🎇🎆

- Eve

18/03/2025

Did you know?

Before applying for an on notice (non-urgent) Parenting Order, you must have first completed the Parenting Through Separation programme [in the last two years] and attempted Family Disputes Resolution mediation [in the last year].

You will find information of both of these here:

https://fdrc.co.nz/what-is-fdr-mediation/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0KcZimhXi2pZybO0jgK4hC91Q6OIrfefiihUhCug_Z6rihHYKOTp4AMaAqIXEALw_wcB

https://www.justice.govt.nz/family/care-of-children/parenting-arrangements/cant-agree-on-parenting-arrangements/reach-an-agreement-outside-of-court/search-for-a-service-to-help-with-parenting-arrangements/

27/01/2025

I’d like to welcome Nidd Law’s newest employee Eve Williams. Eve has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the family law field and is a friendly helpful asset to the office.
Eve is the person you’re likely to speak to first when you call the office, and she will be sure to help in any way she can.
Welcome Eve!