Commentary

The Local Government - A-Z of New Zealand Law topic has been fully updated by author Kenneth Palmer

Protected Disclosures Act 2000 has been replaced by the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022

New legal aid hourly rates will apply in non-fixed fee cases from 1 July 2022 in New Zealand

Important case law commentary has been added in relation to what is “work” and the employment of young children in the context of a religious community.

Important case law commentary has been added in relation to what is “work” and the employment of young children in the context of a religious community.

When Paige Harris was born, her mother could not be recorded on her birth certificate. She died before her baby’s birth, who was born via IVF and carried by a surrogate. No one thought that was right.

New Zealand’s Budget 2022 includes an extra $190 million over four years for two legal aid “initiatives”

The answers in a recent High Court decision maintain the status quo for standard civil/family cases where a legally aided party is successful against an unaided party

With much need for informed commentary on the Trusts Act, Professor Emeritus Nicola Peart’s latest update covers pt 5 of the Act – appointment and discharge of trustees.

With much need for informed commentary on the Trusts Act, Professor Emeritus Nicola Peart’s latest update covers pt 5 of the Act – appointment and discharge of trustees.

Important case law commentary has been added to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and Public Service Act 2020 annotated legislation in Employment Law. The Government has announced changes to the COVID-19 response and vaccination mandates...