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Auckland fuel supply disruption inquiry report released
18 September 2019
The report of the Government Inquiry commissioned to look into the issues around the 10-day shutdown of the Refinery to…
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Commissioner calls for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder classification
18 September 2019
The Disability Rights Commissioner says Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) must be recognised as a disabilityPaula Tesoriero delivered a speech…
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School adminstrator pleads guilty to fraud
18 September 2019
An Auckland woman has pleaded guilty to defrauding a Māori immersion school of approximately $250,000 on charges brought by the…
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IBA urges Hong Kong CEO to open investigation into 'police brutality'
18 September 2019
The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) is calling on the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, Carrie Lam, to…
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Changes to temporary work visas
18 September 2019
The Government has announced a number of changes to the employer-assisted temporary work visa system that will affect employer wanting…
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Random prison inspection yields positive result
18 September 2019
An unannounced inspection at Tongariro Prison has found a safe and well-managed prison, with a clear sense of purpose and…
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Court figures show number of adults being charged falling
17 September 2019
The Ministry of Justice has released new figures on adults charged and convicted in court, along with children and young…
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Ex-employee of Sir Peter Jackson convicted of fraud
17 September 2019
The former production manager of an aircraft manufacturer, The Vintage Aviator Ltd (TVAL), has been convicted of fraud on charges…
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Feedback sought on land tax policy proposal
17 September 2019
A tax policy consultation document, Habitual buying and selling of land, has been released by Inland Revenue.This follows concerns that…
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LINZ updates rating valuation guidelines for Māori Freehold Land
17 September 2019
Land Information New Zealand has released more comprehensive guidelines for setting rating valuations on Māori Freehold Land.Valuer-General Neill Sullivan says…
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Can tech investment unlock justice for all?
17 September 2019
A new report by the Law Society of England and Wales has found technology has potential to unlock justice for…
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Commerce Commission warns Transpower over breaches of quality standards
16 September 2019
National electricity grid operator Transpower has been formally warned by the Commerce Commission over breaches of quality standards.The warning relates…
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Commerce Commission and Linsa Finance agree on $350,000 settlement
12 September 2019
The Commerce Commission has discontinued High Court proceedings with finance company Linsa Finance Limited after signing a settlement agreement.Linsa has…
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Lawyers’ Standards Committees Training Day held
12 September 2019
The New Zealand Law Society held a training day for lawyers and lay people involved in the complaints process, today.About…
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Shaping the future; the New Zealand Law Society's 150th Anniversary
12 September 2019
Shaping the future; reflecting on the past – the New Zealand Law Society marked its 150th anniversary this month.Listen to…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018