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Average High Court criminal case takes 1.4 years for disposal
1 November 2018
At 30 September 2018 the average age at disposal for criminal trial cases in the High Court was 504 days,…
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JP federation and ministry sign funding contract
1 November 2018
The Ministry of Justice and the Royal Federation of New Zealand Justices' Associations have signed a three-year funding contract.Associate Justice…
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Financial Services Complaints Ltd sees increase in complaints
31 October 2018
Financial Services Complaints Ltd says there was a 35% increase in complaints it opened for investigation in the yaer to…
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Trusts Bill receives favourable select committee report
31 October 2018
The Justice select committee has released its final report on the Trusts Bill, recommending that it be passed with amendments.The…
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‘Monster vehicle’ WoF scenario didn’t mislead consumers
31 October 2018
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rejected a complaint about a TV ad for VTNZ that featured a ‘monster’ vehicle…
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Finance company fined for taking beds and cooking equipment
31 October 2018
Finance company Aotea West Auckland has been fined $48,750 for taking security over prohibited items such as beds and cooking…
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Legal aid debt interest rate changing
31 October 2018
The interest rate charged on legal aid debt will change on 22 November 2018 for the first time since 2013.The…
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Ministry aims to quicken the resolution timeframe for serious harm cases
31 October 2018
The Ministry of Justice is vowing to resolve all serious harm cases within 12 months.In its annual report for 2017/18…
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FMA hails key actions on culture and conduct
30 October 2018
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has underlined the importance of good conduct in its annual report.The report for the financial…
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Views sought on non-causation healthcare and social support system
30 October 2018
Otago barrister Warren Forster is seeking input on proposals for development of a healthcare and social support system for people…
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Committee recommends passage of bill banning offshore permits
30 October 2018
Parliament's Environment Committee has released a report on the Crown Minerals (Petroleum) Amendment Bill, with a majority recommendation that the…
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Law Society provides AML/CFT wire transfer guidance
30 October 2018
The New Zealand Law Society has released guidance which aims to clarify the obligations under AML/CFT legislation of reporting entities…
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Law Commission abortion law reform briefing received by minister
30 October 2018
Justice Minister Andrew Little has received the Law Commission’s briefing on alternative approaches to abortion law.“Our abortion law is over…
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BSA’s hands tied over YouTube clips
29 October 2018
In two recent decisions the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has been asked to consider complaints about content on YouTube. The…
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Design firm accepts breach of law likely for inaccurate labelling
29 October 2018
Designer and retailer WORLD has entered into enforceable undertakings with the Commerce Commission after accepting the Commission’s view that labelling…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018