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.
7 December 2018
The Public Service Association (PSA) says it has agreed on a settlement offer with the Ministry of Justice and this…
6 December 2018
A Dutch court has ruled that a man cannot roll back his birth year by two decades.Emile Ratelband wanted his…
6 December 2018
Justice Joe Williams was the first fluent te reo Māori speaker to be appointed to the Court of Appeal.In an…
6 December 2018
All limited partnerships registered on the New Zealand Companies Office Business Registers platform will from now on have the New…
6 December 2018
The Ministry of Health is inviting people who have experienced harm caused by surgical mesh to register interest in sharing…
6 December 2018
The Law Council of Australia has expressed “deep concern” about disclosures legal counsel acted as a police informer.It comes after…
6 December 2018
The legal profession in New Zealand is now a participating agency under the Electronic Identity Verification Act 2012.The Electronic Identity…
6 December 2018
Women make up less than 30% of the leaders of New Zealand's largest law firms.Of the 20 law firms with…
6 December 2018
Implementation of a new approach to mental health rosters of legal aid providers will begin in the Auckland region from…
6 December 2018
The Ministry of Justice says that it is with “great sadness” that it advises that Louie the Tauranga Court Dog…
6 December 2018
Associate Judge Robert Osborne and Auckland barrister and solicitor Ian Gault have been appointed Judges of the High Court.Justice Osborne…
6 December 2018
Revenue Minister Stuart Nash has introduced the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2019-20, GST Offshore Supplier Registration, and Remedial Matters) Bill…
6 December 2018
Parliament has given a third reading to the Employment Relations Amendment Bill.The purpose of the bill is to restore key…
4 December 2018
A new online service introduced by the Department of Internal Affairs makes it easier to order and pay for multiple…
4 December 2018
Judge Jacquelyn (Jackie) Moran of Christchurch has been appointed as Principal Family Court Judge.Her appointment is for a term of…
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