10 October 2019 The Children’s Commissioner, Andrew Becroft had released a report detailing the experiences of children and young people living in secure residential care.Under the Children’s Commissioner Act 2003, the independant OCC has a particular responsibility to monitor and assess the policies and practices of Oranga Tamariki as... More about Report on secure residential care experience released.
10 October 2019 A new night shelter for homeless people in Auckland needs $2,500,000 before it can open in 2020.Today is World Homeless Day.Auckland barrister Jo Wickliffe is driving the project. A trust called The NEST (Night Emergency Shelter Trust) was formed in February 2019 and a ‘Givealittle’ where... More about Night shelter in Auckland needs $2.5 million before it can open.
10 October 2019 The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released the findings of an independent review of Immigration New Zealand's Residence Deportation Liability Process.The review was carried out by Michael Heron QC. It was prompted by the Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway's decision to cancel the deportation liability... More about Review of immigration decision processes released.
10 October 2019 The recent European Court of Justice ruling that Google will not be required to apply the "right to be forgotten" globally means that search results suppressed within Europe at the request of the individual will still be available to searches outside Europe, the Office of the... More about "Right to erasure" requirements not global, say Europeans.
09 October 2019 The Intellectual Property Office has updated guidelines on proceedings under the Trade Marks Act 2002.This includes the “Pre-Hearing Directions” to provide clarity around the applicable deadlines and filing requirements that parties must adhere to when filing their written submissions, common bundle of documents, and bundle of... More about IPONZ updates hearing and evidence guidelines for trade marks.
09 October 2019 An independent review of the Transport Agency is critical of how it has regulated the transport sector.The review was done by Martin Jenkins.The Government says it intends to act swiftly to strengthen NZTA’s regulatory role following a review into the Transport Agency, and Ministry of Transport’s... More about Review of Transport agency released.
09 October 2019 Immigration New Zealand has announced applications for its Parent Resident Visa have closed as of 7 October. The category will reopen with new criteria in February 2020.The new criteria include an increase in financial requirements of sponsors and the removal of two categories based on parent’s... More about Immigration NZ changes Parent Resident Visa.
09 October 2019 A joint report from the International Bar Association (IBA) and the World Bank says improving legal aid services is as important for economic growth as providing functioning hospitals, schools and roads. The report, A Tool for Justice: A Cost Benefit Analysis of Legal Aid, is the... More about Legal aid as important as hospitals and schools, claims new report.
10 October 2019 Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released the results of a survey of a thousand New Zealanders about our freedom of information laws, the Official Information Act 1982 and the Local Government and Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.He says the survey shows 78% thought it was... More about Survey shows lack of awareness of freedom of information.
08 October 2019 The Board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand has advised that it proposes to make the Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2020 under section 16 of the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006.The 2020 Rules will amend the Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2019.The draft 2020 Rules and the material incorporated by... More about Proposed Sports Anti-Doping Rules 2020 under consultation.
9 January 2018
The Commerce Commission has released a final version of its guidelines for assessing collaborations between competitors as a result of…
9 January 2018
The New Zealand Press Council is launching a new classification system and independent consumer complaints process for video-on-demand (VOD) programmes.…
8 January 2018
A new updated ethical code for architects came into force on 1 January 2018. This includes an obligation to agree…
8 January 2018
A report by Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta on the Crown's implementation of Waitangi Tribunal recommendations in the year to…
8 January 2018
Four important regulations for implementation of phase 2 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 were…
20 December 2017
Justice Joseph Victor Williams has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal.Justice Williams graduated with an LLB from…
20 December 2017
Wellington barrister and solicitor Christine Mary Grice has been appointed a Judge of the High Court.Justice Grice graduated from the…
20 December 2017
The Parliamentary Counsel Office (PCO) says it aims to have laws drafted in plain language.In its Strategic Intentions paper to…
20 December 2017
The Human Rights Commission received 5,453 new human rights enquiries and complaints in 2016/17, an increase of 117 over the…
19 December 2017
Reports from New Zealand lawyers and law firms indicate that an email scam targeting Queensland lawyers is likely to have…
19 December 2017
The Overseas Investment Office says lawyers acting for non-New Zealand citizens should fully familiarise themselve with the requirements of the…
19 December 2017
The Government is launching a new building system search engine to make it easier for people to understand and apply…
19 December 2017
New Zealand's 15th Kōti Rangatahi, Rangatahi Court, will open at a ceremony in Whangārei on 24 February 2018.Rangatahi Courts aim…
19 December 2017
Initial data from a sexual violence court pilot in Auckland and Whangarei District Courts indicates that cases in the pilot…
18 December 2017
The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to NZ Fibre Communications Ltd (Stuff Fibre) for making unsubstantiated claims that it…
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