Rachael Adams - Barrister

21/12/2023

We are now closed for the Christmas holidays.
Our office re-opens on Monday 8 January 2024.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

22/12/2022

28/06/2022

The sad reality, caused by ongoing conflict between parents.

An apprentice builder who became overwhelmed by spiralling legal costs and fears he might lose access to his son, took his own life. Now his family want changes in the Family Court system.

16/06/2022

Fantastic, this is very much needed.

New community-based whānau support service and supported accommodation facility for BOP.

27/01/2022

Due to the nature of the services we provide we are not requiring vaccination passes, however you will need to wear a mask and sign in if you are visiting our office.

To keep you up to date with Court protocols with the shift to red traffic light setting visit https://www.courtsofnz.govt.nz/publications/announcements/covid-19/

For all your legal queries contact us on 07-578-8220

Media statement from Chief Justice Winkelmann: Court operations for the week of 24 January as the country moves to Red traffic light setting (PDF, 505 KB)

02/12/2021

Everyone has the right to access justice. This is a sad read. Our firm continues to provide legal aid to our clients.

Our legal aid system - the one that is on a promise to fund justice for all, no matter their means - is broken.

21/10/2021

A well-written piece of journalism by Tony Wall that tells both sides of the story. It is hoped that this story educates the public on the justice system. In particular, it shows that there is more to sentencing than throwing someone in prison. It requires the Court to look at why a person has committed a particular crime and their personal circumstances. Not everyone deserves to be locked up.

He was facing years behind bars for distributing depraved images and contacting children online. But a judge said offenders can be vulnerable too.

23/07/2021

♥️

Meet Patrick!

The world might seem like a bit of a big, scary place for him right now, but given time and plenty of training we hope our newest recruit will be out there keeping our streets safe in the future.

Patrick arrived in the Bay of Plenty recently to settle in with his foster family ahead of starting the training process.

22/06/2021

https://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/271114-tauranga-charity-helping-dads-and-their-kids.html

TECT is helping a Greerton-based charity work to strengthen families by supporting and educating fathers on the importance...

14/06/2021

Our lovely and meaningful artwork hanging at our reception area 🦄😊 artist: Monika Welch

14/06/2021

Last week Friday we sadly said goodbye to Helen Gould, one of our lawyers as she is moving to another town. On a good note, we have appointed Kerry Sykes as the new lawyer to take the reins 😌