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Third reading for Building Amendment Bill
13 June 2019
The Building Amendment Bill had its third reading on 12 June 2019. The bill was introduced on 15 August 2018…
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Court of Appeal extradition decision sparks widespread coverage
13 June 2019
There has been widespread coverage in international media of the Court of Appeal's decision to quash the Minister of Justice's…
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Higher proportion of High Court civil cases go to trial
13 June 2019
A higher proportion of civil cases when to trial in the HIgh Court over calendar 2018, Chief High Court Judge…
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No backhaul service intervention needed, says Commerce Commission
13 June 2019
The Commerce Commission has released its findings on backhaul services in New Zealand.It says it is satisfied that while further…
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NZAL Lawyers launch recognising increasing number of Asian lawyers
13 June 2019
A new organisation for Asian lawyers has been successfully launched in Auckland.The launch of New Zealand Asian Leaders (NZAL) Lawyers…
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Forex broker appears in court on fraud charges
13 June 2019
The Serious Fraud Office says foreign exchange broker Russell Maher, 52, entered no plea to fraud charges in Auckland District…
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SSC investigation into Treasury Secretary's statements and actions
13 June 2019
The State Services Commission has announced an investigation into recent questions raised concerning the Chief Executive and Secretary to the…
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Raffles are lottery games and regulated, says Internal Affairs
13 June 2019
Many people don't realise that raffles and sweepstakes are considered "lottery" games under the Gambling Act 2003, says the Department…
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Ombudsman publishes guide on OIA and parliamentary privilege
13 June 2019
The Office of the Ombudsman has published a new guide, The OIA and parliamentary privilege, in response to questions about…
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Committee recommends Veterans' Support Bill be passed without amendments
13 June 2019
The parliamentary Social Services and Community Committee has reported on the Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill and has recommended that it…
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Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa welcomes He Waka Roimata report
12 June 2019
Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa – The Māori Law Society has welcomed the first report He Waka Roimata: Transforming…
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Legal input into a more resilient Wellington
12 June 2019
University of Canterbury legal academics are researching the legal issues faced by businesses and residents in Wellington after a major…
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Top American mediator Ken Feinberg to speak at AMINZ conference
12 June 2019
Kenneth Feinberg, one of the United States’ leading experts in mediation and alternative dispute resolution, is the keynote speaker for…
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Column linked anti-1080 movement with alt-right
12 June 2019
The Media Council has upheld a complaint about article linking the anti-1080 movement with a group described as “alt-right”. On…
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Murray Jack to investigate access to Budget-sensitive material
11 June 2019
State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes has appointed accountant Murray Jack to head the inquiry into how Budget-sensitive material was accessed…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018