Supreme Court of New Zealand - recent judgments: May 2023
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A summary of decisions delivered in May 2023 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw New Zealand.
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Employment law — FPA amendments aplenty ahead
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A raft of regulatory amendments relating to fair pay agreements were gazetted on 11 May 2023 and come into force on 8 June 2023.
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Local Government Key Legislation — Timaru DC and the Three Waters
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Commentary concerning the role of local authorities in relation to water supply, wastewater and stormwater has been updated to discuss the High Court findings in Timaru District Council v Minister of Local Government [2023] NZHC 244.
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New Misuse of Drugs author — Zannah Johnston
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We have a new author for Adams on Criminal Law — Offences and Defences (Misuse of drugs chapter) and the standalone Misuse of Drugs product.
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Local Government Key Legislation — A step closer to voting at age 16
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Commentary has been added discussing the Supreme Court ruling in Make It 16 Inc v Attorney-General [2022] NZSC 134 that preventing 16 and 17-year-olds from voting is unjustified age discrimination in breach of the Bill of Rights.
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Mānuka honey decision from the Intellectual Property Office
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The creation of MANUKA HONEY as a certification mark has hit a sticking point, with the Assistant Commissioner of Trade Marks in the Intellectual Property Office of NZ (IPONZ) directing that it not be registered.
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Westlaw New Zealand Tip - Finding legislative definitions
Westlaw New Zealand - Ask Me Anything
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By Elizabeth Odom
These webinars are for people who may prefer not to attend an entire training session but just want to just connect with a trainer and ask a couple of questions. Pop in at any point during the hour to ask the questions pertinent to your needs. More course dates