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.
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9 August 2016
Associate Transport Minister Craig Foss says alcohol interlock sentences will soon become mandatory for serious and repeat drink-driving offenders.He says…
9 August 2016
New Zealand has marked 130 years since the passage of the First Offenders' Probation Act 1886 on 9 August 1886.Corrections…
8 August 2016
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) says it has further clarified its position about the length of time EQC customers have to…
8 August 2016
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has outlined its plans to modernise access to Landonline between now and 2021 when it…
8 August 2016
The Energy Law Association is inviting applications for entries in its third annual Essay Competition.Entries are open for people who,…
5 August 2016
Amendments to the Criminal Procedure Rules 2012 will come into force on 15 August 2016.The Criminal Procedure Amendment Rules 2016…
4 August 2016
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4 August 2016
The Commission for Financial Capability has revised its booklet Thinking of living in a Retirement Village.The booklet can be downloaded…
4 August 2016
Barrie Kenneth James George, 69, has pleaded guilty in the High Court in Auckland to charges of bribery and corruption…
4 August 2016
A Financial Markets Authority review of corporate governance disclosure by 45 companies shows that few companies are publicly disclosing some…
3 August 2016
A complaint to the Broadcasting Standards Authority about a reference by TV host Mark Richardson to US Masters golf tournament…
3 August 2016
The Inland Revenue Department has released a fact sheet on Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information for financial institutions.From 1…
3 August 2016
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has launched an online knowledge base called Ask Us, to answer questions about information…
3 August 2016
Justice Minister Amy Adams says the Government does not consider that inconsistencies between provisions of the Adoption Act 1955 and…
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