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New Zealand Law Awards winners unveiled
24 November 2017
The 2017 New Zealand Law Awards were revealed at a glamorous ceremony in Auckland on 17 November.An estimated 700 legal…
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Thousands of legal books return home
23 November 2017
It’s been three days of disruption, but the New Zealand Law Society Library staff in Wellington have finally been able…
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Legal aid Performance Review Committee chair sought
23 November 2017
The Ministry of Justice is seeking expressions of interest from senior lawyers who would like to be considered for the…
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FMA publishes director's guide to audit quality
23 November 2017
The Financial Markets Authority has published a director's guide to audit quality, setting out the responsibilities for directors and their…
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International Court of Justice elections finally concluded
23 November 2017
The General Assembly and Security Council of the United Nations has re-elected Judge Dalveer Bhandari (India) as a Member of…
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Care and protection matters dominate Child Rights service
23 November 2017
Over half the inquiries - 62% - received by the Child's Rights Advisory Service in the year to 30 June…
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Minister announces tax plans
23 November 2017
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has outlined the Government's priorities for taxation in its first 100 days in office.Mr Nash told…
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Pike River Recovery Agency to be established
23 November 2017
The Minister Responsible for Pike River Re-entry, Andrew Little, has announced the establishment of a new stand-alone government department, the…
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Motor vehicle problems loom large for consumers
23 November 2017
Purchasing or servicing motor vehicles was among the highest reported consumer issues in a survey by the Ministry of Business,…
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Chapman Tripp launches new tech and innovation business
22 November 2017
A technology and innovation business, Zeren, has been launched by Chapman Tripp this week.The firm says Zeren delivers legal documentation…
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Law Professor says NZ not equipped for so-called ‘gig economy’
22 November 2017
An employment law professor says New Zealand needs to improve its legal approach to the so-called ‘gig economy’.The gig economy…
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DNA law too complex, says Law Commissioner
21 November 2017
The law that covers police obtaining and using DNA in criminal investigations is too complicated says Law Commissioner Donna Buckingham.She…
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New supplier product safety Standard available free
21 November 2017
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a new product safety standard which is free of charge…
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Court opening hours over Christmas/New Year
20 November 2017
The Ministry of Justice has provided information on the hours of courts and tribunals over the Christmas and New Year…
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Newshub report should have contained prior warning says BSA
20 November 2017
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has found that a Newshub item on the shooting of two Israeli police officers at…
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