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Ombudsman advises on OIA and LGOIMA requests over holiday period
4 December 2019
The Office of the Ombudsman has issued advice on calculation of the time frame for official information requests over the…
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Privacy Commissioner working with Police after privacy breach
4 December 2019
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner says it is working with New Zealand Police to ensure they are taking steps…
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The Grace Millane murder trial, media and suppression issues
4 December 2019
The media coverage of the trial where a young man was convicted of murdering the young British backpacker Grace Millane,…
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Draft cannabis legalisation bill released
4 December 2019
The government has released a draft of the Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill for consultation.Parts of the bill are key…
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Busy year ahead in 2020 for legislators
4 December 2019
Members of Parliament and government officials will have a busy year in 2020, with a large number of legislative and…
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Vexatious litigant order expires after three years
4 December 2019
The High Court has decided that Vincent Ross Siemer is no longer subject to an order made in 2016 which…
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New Plants Variety Rights approach announced
3 December 2019
The Government has announced that it has agreed on a new approach to New Zealand's Plant Variety Rights regime.It is…
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Leave for class action sought against CBL Corp (in liquidation)
3 December 2019
Auckland law firm Glaister Ennor and commercial litigation funder IMF Bentham Ltd have announced the filing of an application in…
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Insure Great Barrier Reef, says global law firm
3 December 2019
The state of the Great Barrier Reef off Australia is so dire that it should be insured for its economic…
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10th edition of REINZ/ADLS Sale & Purchase Agreement changes finance condition
3 December 2019
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand says changes to finance condition clauses in the 10th edition of the REINZ/ADLS…
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Draft Land Valuation Proceedings Bill consultation open
3 December 2019
The Government is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the Land Valuation Proceedings Bill before its introduction to Parliament.The…
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English and Welsh solicitor admissions to Irish Roll a record
2 December 2019
The current volume of applications from English and Welsh solicitors for registration on the Irish Roll of Solicitors continues to…
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Jack Alexander awarded 2019 Cleary Memorial Prize
2 December 2019
Auckland lawyer Jack Alexander has been awarded the 2019 Cleary Memorial Prize.Currently an associate at Gilbert/Walker, Jack was previously a…
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Muted Government response on relationship property law reform
28 November 2019
The Government has released its response to the Law Commission report, Review of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 Te Arotake…
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Jail and $30,000 fine for animal abuse in Manawatu
28 November 2019
The Ministry of Primary Industries says a Palmerston North man has been jailed for two years and his wife fined…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018