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Changes to Credit Reporting Privacy Code from 1 July
11 July 2019
A number of changes to the Credit Reporting Privacy Code came into force on 1 July 2019, the Office of…
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Don't include Architects' Institute in dispute resolution clauses, says NZIA
11 July 2019
Drafting a property dispute resolution clause which provides for an expert appointed by the New Zealand Institute of Architects (NZIA)…
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Medicinal cannabis regulations and standards consultation begins
11 July 2019
Public consultation has opened on proposed regulations and standards for medicinal cannabis, which cover everything from cultivation to quality standards.The…
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SFO closes investigation into former Waikato DHB head
11 July 2019
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has closed its investigation into Dr Nigel Murray, former CEO of the Waikato District Health…
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Justice Minister floats name suppression database idea
10 July 2019
Justice Minister Andrew Little says he has raised with the Ministry of Justice the idea of a central repository of…
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NZ Law Foundation scholarship and award deadlines coming up
10 July 2019
The application deadlines are approaching for a number of scholarships and awards provided by the New Zealand Law Foundation.Because the…
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Domain Name Commission consults on dispute resolution process
10 July 2019
New Zealand’s Domain Name Commission has opened its consultation on what the future of dispute resolution services could look like…
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Plant Variety Rights second stage consultation begins
10 July 2019
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has opened public consultation on an Options Paper for reforming New Zealand’s…
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Proceedings allege price fixing in Auckland residential market
9 July 2019
High Court proceedings filed by the Commerce Commission against Ronovation Ltd are for alleged price fixing in Auckland’s residential real…
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Commerce Commission alleges irresponsible lending by Moola
9 July 2019
The Commerce Commission says it is to begin High Court proceedings against NZ Fintech Ltd - trading as Moola -…
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Callaghan Innovation handling of OIA requests passes Ombudsman scrutiny
9 July 2019
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says he has completed his investigation into the way Callaghan Innovation handles Official Information Act requests.Mr…
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Ministry establishing Behavioural Insights Unit
9 July 2019
The Ministry of Justice says it is setting up a Behavioural Insights Unit to support the Ministry of Justice, Police,…
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Changes for law relating to disabled and families
9 July 2019
The Government has decided to repeal Part 4A of the New Zealand Public Health and Disability Act 2000, Associate Health…
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Some changes to High Court reserved judgment distribution
9 July 2019
The Chief High Court Judge, Justice Geoffrey Venning, says there have been some adjustments to the court's processes for the…
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Rules Committee supports legal services provision under limited retainer
9 July 2019
The Rules Committee supports the provision of legal services by legal practitioners under a limited retainer, Chief High Court Judge…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018