This course introduces the essential elements of Westlaw NZ enabling you to develop the key skills required to search, retrieve, refine and download relevant documents
In this video we will demonstrate how to search for content relevant to specific Practice Areas.
Bills are included on Westlaw New Zealand from approximately 2001. These are separate to legislative Acts.
There are three types of Bills available, including: Current, Assented, and Terminated.
You can use the global search bar to search for Bills by title or within a Bill by keyword or topic.
Use the buttons to Add to favourites, set as your start page, or copy a direct link to the Bills page within Westlaw New Zealand.
When you have found a Bill, you can search within it specifically using the global search bar.
You can also use the delivery tools to email, print, download, or save to your Westlaw folder(s).
All stages of Bills are included.
Explanatory Notes are included in Stage 1. These are visible in the table of contents of the Bill.
Select Committee Reports are available once Stage 2 of a Bill has been reached.
History notes are displayed under each clause within the Bill.
Crossed out words indicate changes to the Bill.
You can use the delivery tools to annotate, highlight, or copy sections of text.
Use your mouse cursor to highlight the text you wish to copy/highlight/annotate.
To highlight or add a note, select your preferred colour from the menu options.
Add a note and click Save.
To copy the text with the reference (citation), click Copy with Reference.
You can then paste this text into a Word document or an email.
To include a direct link to the Bill in your citation, click the Copy Citation menu item from the delivery tools.
Tick the checkbox next to Add hyperlink to citation and then click Copy.
Note: You will only need to do this once, as the hyperlink feature is ‘sticky’ across the Westlaw New Zealand platform.
Then select your required text and Copy with Reference to paste into a Word document or an email.
Please note:
You can quickly and easily determine what content is included in your new Westlaw subscription plan by accessing the My Content Page on new Westlaw.
Click here for more information on accessing the My Content Page.
You can quickly and easily determine what content is included in your new Westlaw subscription plan by accessing the My Content Page now available on new Westlaw New Zealand.
To access the My Content page, simply click on:
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You will receive a registration key via email that can be used to activate your account. To sign on to Westlaw New Zealand go to https://nzlaw.thomsonreuters.com/ and enter your OnePass username and password.
New to Westlaw New Zealand? These training resources can be used to help you sign on for the first time. You’ll find information on setting up your username and password, subscription content, and helpful tips to leverage as you begin researching.
Finding, reading, analysing, and interpreting case law can be a time-consuming process. Discover tools and enhancements to help you conduct research efficiently and with greater confidence.
Being confident in the accuracy of your legal research is critical. These training resources will demonstrate how to use tools like KeyCite to know you’re relying on valid law.
Learn how to efficiently search for statutes, review legislative history, link to citing references and deliver documents.
Secondary sources can provide a strong starting point for research in an unfamiliar or trending area of the law and can guide you to leading case law. Learn how to take advantage of the largest collection of leading titles.
Westlaw makes it easy to organise, annotate, and share your research. Learn how to leverage these tools to research more efficiently and collaborate with colleagues.
Westlaw New Zealand makes it easy to customize your research experience to suit your needs. Use these training resources to get information on helpful features such as Favourites, Custom Pages, and Alerts.
“Ask a Trainer” is an email service available on Westlaw New Zealand. You can send us a question or request support any time – we will respond to you as soon as possible. Remember to include your contact details and information about your query. Email us at nztrainers@thomsonreuters.com
