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Bill to update trusts law introduced to Parliament
1 August 2017
Justice Minister Amy Adams has introduced the Trusts Bill to Parliament. The bill will replace the Trustee Act 1956 in…
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High Court judiciary to enforce synopsis page limit
1 August 2017
The Chief High Court Judge says the content and page limits set out in High Court Rule 7.39 for the…
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Canterbury lawyer survey looks at part-time and flexible work practices
31 July 2017
A survey of Canterbury-Westland lawyers and legal executives has found that most flexible work arrangements are informal and formal policies…
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US Chief Justice and Victoria University Law School Dean discuss 'law'
28 July 2017
The Chief Justice of the United States, the Honourable John G Roberts Jr. was recently at Victoria University’s Law School…
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Formal OIA protocol adoption urged
28 July 2017
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released a model protocol which government agencies or their Ministers may use or adapt for…
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August Christchurch Justice Precinct opening confirmed
27 July 2017
Justice Minister Amy Adams says the official opening of the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct will take place in…
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Social media: Are you a lurker, socialiser, entertainer or caring connector?
27 July 2017
Entertainers, Cautious Observers, Attention Seekers, Caring Connectors, Lurkers, Socialisers and Debaters.According to a new report released by the Broadcasting Standards…
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Pay Equity and Equal Pay Bill introduced
27 July 2017
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Woodhouse has introduced the Employment (Pay Equity and Equal Pay) Bill to Parliament.The purpose…
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Parliament Standing Orders amendments recommended
27 July 2017
Parliament's Standing Orders Committee has released a report on its Review of Standing Orders and recommends that a number of…
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Archives report on government recordkeeping now released
27 July 2017
The Chief Archivist's report to the Minister of Internal Affairs on the state of government recordkeeping for the year to…
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Wine and Spirits geographical indications legislation in force
27 July 2017
The Geographical Indications (Wine and Spirits) Registration Act 2006 and the associated regulations came into force on 27 July 2017.The…
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Report finds abuse of disabled in state care
27 July 2017
Disability Rights Commissioner Paul Gibson says the release of a report on state abuse between the 1950s and 1990s of…
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IRD opens child support administration consultation
27 July 2017
The Inland Revenue Department has opened consultation on proposed improvements to how it administers child support.IRD says the Government wants…
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Charities reminded of General Election endorsement boundaries
26 July 2017
With the General Election coming up in September, it is important for registered charities to understand their obligations regarding party…
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Chartered Accountants ANZ ceases President Nominations
26 July 2017
Chartered Accountants ANZ says it is no longer providing independent expert nomination services to resolve contractual disputes - referred to…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018