PRLaw

13/10/2026

For more than 100 years, PRLaw has been providing legal services to people, families and businesses across Southland.

A lot has changed over that time, but our connection to the region and the people who call it home remains an important part of who we are.

We’re proud to have supported generations of Southlanders with practical, trusted legal advice, and we look forward to continuing that for many years to come.

11/10/2026

We’re back on the water and ready to defend our title at the Waihopai Corpor8 Challenge

It’s great to have the PRLaw Vikings team together again, taking on the challenge and enjoying some time outside the office.

There’s plenty of teamwork involved, and no shortage of friendly competition either.

We’re looking forward to seeing how the team gets on!

23/09/2026

You can do what you want with your assets when you die, right? Wrong. Sufficient provision must be made in your will for certain members of your family, or else you may subject your estate to a court case.

PRLaw Associate Greta O'Connor sets out the family members you are generally expected to make at least a minimum provision for, and what factors are taken into account by the Courts if there is a claim made against your estate.

https://www.prlaw.co.nz/resources/articles/im-cutting-you-out-of-my-will/

17/09/2026

16/09/2026

⚽ Last weekend Old Boys AFC held its fourth Annual Junior Football Festival, at the Waverley Park club grounds and Star Rugby Club. PRLaw was again a field sponsor.

PRLaw Associate Ange MacKenzie, Vice President of Old Boys AFC, said that 87 teams from 8th grade to 15th/16th grade from Southland, Otago, and Central Otago braved the mucky, windy, wet conditions on Saturday and Sunday and had an absolute blast! They were fuelled by Mr Whippy, Paddy's Pretzels and a sausage sizzle, while the parents were able to enjoy pregame coffee from The Shot and postgame beverages at Star Rugby Club.

This event takes months of planning but is worth it — despite the conditions, the place was buzzing, with kids enjoying their footy and the opportunity to play out-of-town clubs, and already looking forward to next year!

14/09/2026

Kupu o te rā/Word of the Day: rōia — the te reo Māori word for lawyer.

One small word, one big week of te reo Māori.

🔸 Kia kaha te reo Māori!

11/09/2026

A rewarding legal career shouldn't come at the expense of the lifestyle you want.

At PRLaw, we're proud to offer meaningful work, real opportunities for growth, and a supportive team in one of New Zealand's best places to live.

We're currently looking for experienced lawyers with 3–5+ years' experience in Commercial Law, Property Law or Rural Law to join our team.

If you're thinking about your next chapter, or simply curious about what a career at PRLaw could look like, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

08/09/2026

PRLaw Associate Ange MacKenzie will join Anna Ford and Damien Pine for this Southland Business Chamber panel where you can ask all your burning employment law questions.

You can register here: https://southlandchamber.co.nz/events/125066/

02/09/2026

For more than 40 years, PRLaw has proudly held the Crown Solicitor warrant for Southland, Queenstown and Wanaka.

A Crown Solicitor is a private legal practitioner appointed by the Governor-General to conduct serious criminal prosecutions, provide advice to the police, and represent the Crown in Court.

It's a responsibility we're honoured to carry and one that reflects decades of trusted legal expertise, integrity and service to our region.

PRLaw Director Mary-Jane Thomas is the current Crown Solicitor, leading a team of Crown prosecuters.

31/08/2026

There's still time to register for this free webinar. https://bit.ly/46ja6Ut