16 January 2020 The Rules Committee is seeking feedback from the legal profession on a consultation paper which sets out four areas of potential reform of the rules governing civil trial procedures.The objective is to improve access to justice by reducing the cost of bringing civil matters to court.The... More about Consultation open on possible reform of civil trial procedures.
14 January 2020 The Remuneration Authority has increased the salary of Judges of the District Court and of the Māori Land Court by 2.7% from 1 October 2019, saying it is a response to the high level of recruitment planned for the next three to five years.The Judicial Officers... More about Judicial recruitment a factor in salary increases.
14 January 2020 New legislation came into effect on 13 January 2020, amending the threshold at which the Takeovers Code applies to unlisted companies.The Regulatory Systems (Economic Development) Amendment Act (No 2) 2019 received the Royal assent on 13 November 2019, coming into force immediately after the expiry of... More about Law change amends Takeovers Code threshold.
14 January 2020 The tenth annual Day of the Endangered Lawyer will be held on 24 January 2020, with this year's event focusing on Pakistan.The Day of the Endangered Lawyer foundation is based in the Netherlands. It has developed a wide range of activities around the world on 24... More about Day of Endangered Lawyer focuses on Pakistan.
10 January 2020 The Law Council of Australia has called on the Australian Government to urgently seek pardons for the MPs and their supporters known as the Nauru 19.Law Council President Arthur Moses SC says the sentencing in Nauru on 11 December of twelve of the Nauru 19 was... More about Call for Australian Government to intervene in Nauru.
09 January 2020 District Court Judge Rob Ronayne died suddenly at his Auckland home on Tuesday, 7 January. He was aged 64.In a statement, Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu says Judge Ronayne had given outstanding and excellent service to the law and to the New Zealand public for... More about Judge Rob Ronayne has died.
06 January 2020 Information has been released on the dates of the ceremonies to call to the inner bar the eight barristers who were appointed Queen's Counsel on 5 December 2019.These are as follows:Len AndersonDunedin, Thursday, 13 February 2020. Ceremony starts at 4pm, Dunedin No 1 High Court.Nicolette Levy... More about Dates announced for Queen's Counsel ceremonies.
06 January 2020 Supreme Court judge Justice Joe Williams has been appointed a Knight Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the New Year 2020 Honours List.“Sir Joe Williams has made an immense contribution to the elevation of Māori voices in the justice system. This honour is... More about Sir Joe Williams congratulated by Minister of Justice.
19 December 2019 The Te Pire kia Unuhia te Hara kai Runga i a Rua Kēnana / Rua Kēnana Pardon Bill had its third reading on 18 December 2019. Minister for Māori Development Nanaia Mahuta is in charge of the billRua Kēnana was a Māori prophet, faith healer, and... More about Rua Kēnana pardon bill has final reading.
19 December 2018
The Privacy Commissioner says that the Sensible Sentencing Trust (SST) has interfered with a man's privacy by incorrectly labelling him…
19 December 2018
The Ministry of Justice has reported that the Chief Justice and the Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive of the…
19 December 2018
The Law Commission has released an issues paper on The Use of DNA in Criminal Investigations.New Zealand's Criminal Investigations (Bodily…
19 December 2018
Two men have been found guilty at Tauranga District Court on charges laid by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).Robert Ian…
18 December 2018
Appointment as the next Chief Justice is a great honour, bringing with it significant responsibility, Justice Helen Winkelmann says.In a…
18 December 2018
Retailer the Noel Leeming Group has been fined $200,000 for misleading consumers about their rights under the Consumer Guarantees Act…
18 December 2018
A Māori Land Court Judge has gained a PhD following his research into the management of Māori land trusts.The PhD…
17 December 2018
Court of Appeal judge Helen Winkelmann has been appointed Chief Justice of New Zealand and a Judge of the Supreme…
17 December 2018
The Chief Employment Court Judge has announced the amendment of a number of the Employment Court Practice Directions.Chief Judge Christina…
17 December 2018
The New Zealand Law Society President says the Act that regulates lawyers was set up to protect consumers, not lawyers…
13 December 2018
Christchurch barrister Dale Lester has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court.Associate Judge Lester graduated LLB(Hons) from Canterbury…
13 December 2018
A new online guide to justice processes for survivors of sexual violence has been launched.Parliamentary Under-Secretary to the Minister of…
13 December 2018
The New Zealand Bar Association has voiced its concern that the trial of the man accused of the murder of…
13 December 2018
Information from the State Service Commission's 2018 Our People, Public Service Workforce Data shows that the Ministry of Justice has…
13 December 2018
Auckland Queen's Counsel Maria Dew QC has been appointed to investigate allegations of bullying by the Retirement Commissioner, Diane Maxwell.…
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