05 June 2020 The International Bar Association’s Bar Issues Commission (BIC) has launched a survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on its global membership, which is comprised of 190 bar associations and law societies spanning over 170 countries, including New Zealand. The survey was prompted by reports of... More about IBA launches global survey on impact of COVID-19 crisis.
05 June 2020 The Justice Minister has revealed that over a quarter of people summoned for jury service were able to have their service excused.In response to a written question from National’s Justice spokesperson Mark Mitchell, the Minister Andrew Little replied that 12,894 individuals had been summoned for jury... More about High number of potential jurors being excused.
04 June 2020 Ko te pae tawhiti, whāia kia tata. Ko te pae tata, whakamaua kia tīnaSeek out distant horizons and cherish those you attain [1]The Hui-ā-Tau (annual conference) is considered the highlight of the year for Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa - the Māori Law Society. Check... More about Te Hunga Rōia Māori plans for Zui-ā-Tau 2020.
04 June 2020 There has been little overall change in experience of young people and caregivers in their participation in the Sexual Violence Pilot Courts, a Law Foundation-backed report says.Young Witnesses in New Zealand’s Sexual Violence Pilot Courts is comprised of two studies from the University of Auckland School... More about Report calls for changes to Sexual Violence Pilot Court.
04 June 2020 The Government has introduced the Taxation (Annual Rates for 2020-21, Feasibility Expenditure, and Remedial Matters) Bill to Parliament.The bill sets the annual rates of income tax for the 2020-21 tax year, and has a number of proposals aimed to improve current tax settings within a broad-base,... More about New tax bill ‘supports economic recovery’ says Govt.
04 June 2020 The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is now inviting public consultation into proposed lawyers' conduct Rules changes around bullying and sexual harassment.As part of its work to help create healthy, safe, respectful and inclusive legal workplaces, the Law Society is seeking... More about Law Society requests feedback on lawyers’ conduct Rules.
04 June 2020 The Faculty of Law at the University of Auckland has received the largest-ever gift from a former staff member to advance legal research.The $5 million legacy was established by the late Emeritus Professor Brian Coote, a renowned private law expert who died in 2019.Professor Coote, who... More about $5m legacy to support legal study.
04 June 2020 The Government has announced it will insert a temporary amendment to the Property Law Act to ensure businesses which suffered as a result of the COVID-19 response will get help to resolve disputes over commercial rent issues.A clause will be included to cover commercial leases requiring... More about Amendment to Property Law Act to help businesses with rent issues.
03 June 2020 The Minister of Justice has revealed that $579.9 million was owed to the Ministry of Justice in unpaid infringement fines and court-imposed fines as at 1 May 2020.Andrew Little was responding to a written question lodged by the National Party’s spokesperson on Justice, Mark Mitchell.In his... More about Nearly $600m owed in court fines.
03 June 2020 The South Pacific Lawyers' Association (SPLA) has expressed concern about Samoa’s proposed constitutional changes.The Samoan Law Society, the New Zealand Law Society, the Law Council of Australia and the IBA’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) have all shared similar concerns about the implication of three bills –... More about SPLA concern over constitutional amendments in Samoa.
26 August 2019
The Earthquake Commission (EQC) has announced a settlement with Shine Lawyers regarding one of 55 cases currently registered with the…
23 August 2019
The Takeovers Panel has granted a class exemption from rule 6(1) of the Takeovers Code for persons who are or…
22 August 2019
The Financial Markets Authority says it has completed its inquiry into disclosure by ANZ of the sale of the property…
22 August 2019
Three bills were introduced to Parliament on 22 August 2019.The Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a…
22 August 2019
Parliament gave a third reading to the KiwiSaver (Oranga Tamariki Guardians) Amendment Bill on 21 August 2019.A Member's bill, it…
22 August 2019
The New Zealand Transport Agency and the Sustainable Business Network have launched a new employer e-bike purchase support guide which…
22 August 2019
The Contempt of Court Bill had its third reading on 20 August 2019. A member's bill introduced by former MP…
22 August 2019
The Government has released a discussion document on a proposed National Policy Statement on Urban Development.The document sets out the…
22 August 2019
The Department of Corrections has set up a phone number 0800 345 006 and a dedicated email address mailcomplaints@corrections.govt.nz for…
21 August 2019
The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found that the Police's unlawful search of Nicky Hager's property in 2014 resulted…
21 August 2019
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has repeated a warning that Skyway Capital may be involved in a scam.The FMA says…
21 August 2019
The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has upheld a complaint about the use of excerpts by a television station from the…
21 August 2019
Michael Shellenberger, who won the Time magazine Hero of the Environment award in 2008, will be the keynote speaker at…
21 August 2019
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says the Northland Regional Corrections Facility is persisting with policies that are preventing it from achieving…
20 August 2019
New Zealand lawyers are among the groups receiving a phishing email which pretends to be sent from the Ministry of…
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