New Zealand Law Society - Current law reform work
One of the Law Society's most valued roles is to provide an informed and reasoned voice for lawyers and for the public on bills referred to select committee and discussion papers from government agencies and other bodies. Read below for our current work.
The Government is inviting feedback on an illustrative National Policy Direction (NPD), a component of the proposed new planning framework. Public feedback on the illustrative NPD will inform the development of a draft statutory NPD, once the Planning Act and the Natural Environment Act are enacted. The Law Society’s Environmental Law Committee will review and comment on the proposal. To contribute comments, please email Claire Browning.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on options to improve the efficiency of electricity distribution businesses and how it can better support New Zealand’s future electricity needs. The Commercial and Business Law Committee is reviewing the consultation and will provide feedback. To contribute comments, please email Shelly Musgrave.