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Select committees report on four bills
11 September 2018
Parliamentary select committees have released reports on four bills.The Education and Workforce Committee has reported on the Employment Relations Amendment…
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Overhaul accident compensation system, says Sir Geoffrey Palmer
11 September 2018
New Zealand should have a single unified accident compensation system not only for people incapactitated by accidents but also those…
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Acting District Court Judge appointed
7 September 2018
Craig James Thompson, who is retiring as a District Court Judge, has been appointed an acting District Court Judge and…
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2017 election cycle boosted number of OIA complaints, says Boshier
6 September 2018
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released his latest Official Information Act data, which shows a rise in the number of…
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Law lecturer says clarity required on animals used in war-time
6 September 2018
A senior law lecturer says so-called dogs of war – and other animals used in conflict – should be given…
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Third reading for bill which changes lawyer fee provisions
6 September 2018
Parliament has given a third reading to the Statutes Amendment Bill (No 2). The bill consists entirely of amendments to…
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US company gets approval to buy Waikato farm land
5 September 2018
Waikato farm land will be converted to redwood forest following approval for a United States company to buy the land…
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Vehicle manufacturer gets OIO approval to lease land
5 September 2018
Vehicle manufacturer, Action Manufacturing has received Overseas Investment Office approval to lease land near Hamilton to expand its campervan manufacturing…
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Understanding sex industry rights and legal obligations
5 September 2018
Immigration New Zealand says it is taking a proactive approach to better understanding issues within the sex industry as part…
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South Island firm honoured with White Camelia award
5 September 2018
Portia (formerly Ebborn Law) has been presented a White Camellia award for their work in promoting gender equality.The White Camellia…
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Overseas Investment Act decision clears the way for nearly $19 million land purchase
5 September 2018
An American philanthropist has been granted approval to purchase 34 hectares of freehold land on Waiheke Island for nearly $19…
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Consultation on family justice system begins
5 September 2018
The Independent Panel appointed to consult on the 2014 family justice system reforms and to report with recommendations to the…
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SFO charges result in guilty plea to Waitangi National Trust fraud
4 September 2018
Wallace Tamamotu Te Ahuru (30) of Kerikeri has pleaded guilty to two charges of ‘Obtaining by deception’ and seven charges…
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New animal welfare regulations in effect on 1 October
3 September 2018
New regulations aimed at strengthening the animal welfare system will come into effect on 1 October 2018.The 45 new regulations…
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Animal Law Association wants MPI action over feedlots
3 September 2018
The New Zealand Animal Law Association has called on the Ministry for Primary Industries to take action over alleged breaches…
Last updated on the 28th June 2018