Content updates

Local Government Key Legislation has new annotated commentary in response to the Local Government (Electoral Legislation and Māori Wards and Māori Constituencies) Amendment Act 2024.

Revisions to corporate insolvency Companies Act provisions

From 1 September 2024 new Court rules allow costs for parties acting in person

High Court finds no time constraint on recovery of 2016 legal aid debt

Changes provide for costs awards to successful litigants-in-person

A summary of the latest Employment Law commentary available on Westlaw New Zealand

Amendments to prescribed forms for Supreme Court, District Court and coroners take effect on 1 September 2024

Court of Appeal upholds the Employment Court finding but not its reasoning.

Commentary on legal aid and related services updated in Westlaw New Zealand

The planned revision of the Personal Grievances product is partially completed bringing up-to-date cases and commentary.

Adams – Evidence has been updated to discuss the pre-trial admissibility rulings leading up to the high-profile trial of Dr Philip Polkinghorne, who is charged with the murder of his wife.

Recent Acts, Bills and subordinate legislation available on Westlaw New Zealand.