Goldman Legal

21/01/2026

We’re excited to be supporting the The Realnz Whakatipu Legend event again! 🙌 Best of luck to everyone involved — it’s shaping up to be a great event !!

Announcement!!!...📣📣📣 We are pumped to have Goldman Legal Queenstown supporting the Whakatipu Legend event once again. A massive thanks to Elliot, Bridget and their team. Thanks to Goldman Legal, podium places will receive some amazing prizes.
Without the support from these local businesses, many local, smaller events wouldn't be sustainable, so we take our swim caps off to you 💙

11/03/2025

We are proud to be supporting The Whakatipu Legend swim event again this year. 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♂️ Such a great event!

With only 10 days to go ⏳ we want to show our appreciation to these local and national businesses that support the Whakatipu Legend swim event. Without them, many local events wouldn't be sustainable 🫶

26/09/2024

September is Wills Month, a timely reminder to ensure that your affairs are in order. When it comes to estate planning, we all agree that it is essential to have a current Will in place but Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPOAs”) are also a crucial element of this.
While a Will deals with your assets after you pass, EPOAs allow you to appoint a trusted person to make decisions about your assets and health care while you are alive. Read more about the importance of EPOAs in our online article or contact out team on 03 441 2141:

When it comes to estate planning, clients often agree that it is essential to have a current Will in place but the idea of preparing Enduring Powers of Attorney (“EPAs”) is cast aside until they are “older”.

19/09/2024

Despite the up and down weather, it's been fantastic to see a great turnout at the Primary School charity golf tournament today where we sponsored Hole 17.

Team Goldman Legal played well, finishing third overall, and we are grateful for colleagues from Ferguson Builders Ltd, Remarkable Golf Tours - Queenstown NZ and Four Square Supermarkets Alpine Queenstown for joining Elliot on the course at Jacks Point.

A wonderful day for a brilliant cause ⛳

17/09/2024

This Thursday, Goldman Legal is proud to be sponsoring a hole at this year’s Primary School’s charity golf tournament!
All proceeds will be split equally between two local primary schools, Te Kura Whakatipu o Kawarau and Remarkables Primary School. This fundraising helps to supplement school funding for necessary works and equipment as well as subsidising activities like camps so they are accessible to all students.
Best of luck to all those competing! 🏌️

12/09/2024

The New Zealand government announced last week that on top of visa application fees being raised from 1st October 2024, the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) will also increase.

Most international visitors applying for a visa or NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) to enter New Zealand need to pay a non-refundable IVL. The current charge of $35.00 per person is increasing to $100.00 and will be charged for most visitor visas, some student visas and short-term work visas. It is collected through Immigration New Zealand, with travellers paying it alongside visa or NZeTA fees.

The increase in visa application fees that was announced last month affects a range of visa types across multiple categories. At Goldman Legal we regularly assist with investor and family based residence applications, which include the following fee increases:
- Active Investor Plus Category from $4,750 to $12,070;
- Entrepreneur Residence Category from $3,710 to $11,320;
- Parent Retirement Category from $3,710 to $9,430; and
- Partnership-based Resident Category from $,2750 to $5,360
We highly recommended to anyone in the process of submitting visa applications to ensure this is completed prior to the 1st October 2024 to avoid the higher charges.

For more information of the fee increases and levy change, click the link to our latest article below, which also provides a link to the full Immigration NZ announcement and list of visa types and the corresponding fee increases:

From 1st October 2024 New Zealand visa application fees are being raised. Additionally the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will also increase.

10/09/2024

We are always so grateful to receive positive feedback from our valued clients. See what our clients have to say about their experience with Goldman Legal in our latest review below:

05/09/2024

September is Wills Month in Aotearoa and serves as a good reminder of the importance of having a Will and updating it regularly. At Goldman Legal, we understand the importance of planning for the future.

Why Create a Will?
• Clarity and Control: Dictate how your assets should be distributed, rather than leaving it to the court's discretion.
• Protect Your Minor Children: Appoint guardians for your minor children to ensure their care and wellbeing.
• Charitable Contributions: Allocate portions of your estate to causes and organizations you care about.
• Avoid Legal Complications: Minimize the risk of disputes and ensure a smooth process for your family in their time of loss.
• Peace of Mind: Take comfort in knowing that your affairs are in order.

Our experienced team is here to guide you through the process, ensuring that your will reflects your exact intentions. Read our online resource below for more information or contact the team at [email protected].

If you already have a Will, well done! But keep reading…

04/09/2024

Introducing the newest member of the Goldman Legal team, Laura Jackson, our Legal Assistant. Originally from Newcastle in the UK, she’s lived in Queenstown for 8 years and joined us in June this year after working for another local law firm for over 2 years.

𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: day-to-day administration from drafting and reviewing documents to compliance with Anti-Money Laundering legislation to organising immigration applications. She also runs our social media accounts and assists with monthly billing.

𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Laura has completed the NZLS CLE Trust Account Administrator course and graduated from university in the UK with a first-class honours in Media in 2013.

𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Laura loves to explore her new home of New Zealand and partaking in Pilates or Yoga classes.

Laura’s role includes onboarding new clients and opening legal files, making her often the first port of contact for clients. We’re proud to welcome her to the team!

02/09/2024

We are happy to announce we are involved with and supporting the Wakatipu Community Foundation's Wills Month campaign this September. A Will protects your legacy and guarantees your loved ones are cared for, giving you peace of mind for the future. Ensure your wishes are met with a well-crafted Will by contacting us at Goldman Legal on 03 441 2141 or at [email protected].

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