Content updates

A summary of decisions delivered in May 2023 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw New Zealand.

Legislative amendments relating to fair pay agreements take effect on 8 June 2023 — see them now in Westlaw New Zealand

Commentary on the High Court findings in Timaru District Council v Minister of Local Government [2023] NZHC 244.

Commentary has been added discussing the Supreme Court ruling in Make It 16 Inc v Attorney-General [2022] NZSC 134.

Registration of MANUKA HONEY as a certification mark was found to be a sticky issue.

Thomson Reuters is hosting free onsite Small Law Westlaw New Zealand Workshops to help you to research more efficiently. These workshops are designed for sole practitioners, barristers or law firms with less than 5 practitioners.

The review of Working with Trusts is not only completed but it is now available for use.

Commentary to Local Government Act 2002 updated following amendments by Severe Weather Emergency Recovery Legislation Act 2023

A summary of decisions delivered in April 2023 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw New Zealand.

Search and surveillance commentary updated in Adams on Criminal Law following amendments by Criminal Activity Intervention Legislation Act 2023

High Court has considered claim that business had been sold at undervalue by receivers

High Court awards costs to aided person but leaves “top-up” application stranded on the launchpad.