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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.

A summary of decisions delivered in April 2022 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw (New Zealand).

If there’s an area of law that can expect to see change, then it is family law — the reviews are mounting up and Parliament is going to be busy.

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.

The dual language Act establishing an annual holiday to observe Matariki is now in force and available on Westlaw New Zealand.

A summary of decisions delivered in March 2022 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw (New Zealand).

Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann says the legal aid system has “broken down” and there is “a pressing need for investment”.

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...

A table summarising Health and Safety at Work Act prosecutions in the District and High Courts up to August 2021 has been added.

The Courts have heard a number of challenges to government vaccine mandates, lockdown orders and the MIQ system.

This Legal Aid Tribunal decision is a reminder that a reconsideration is a prerequisite for most Tribunal reviews.