Legislation

The Natural and Built Environment Act 2023 and Spatial Planning Act 2023 have been passed by Parliament and came into force on 24 August 2023.

The Legal Services Amendment Act 2023 came into force on 31 August 2023, completing the phased removal of user charges for civil/family legal aid and interest on unpaid legal aid debt (first announced in Budget 2022)

In-force versions of Notices have been added to the collection of Legislation – Other instruments.

The Employment Relations (Extended Time for Personal Grievance for Sexual Harassment) Amendment Act 2023 came into force on 13 June 2023 — see the amendments now in Westlaw New Zealand

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

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

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

What’s happening for our trusts practitioners in 2023? You’ll be pleased.

A new page on Westlaw New Zealand outlines pending and proposed changes to employment legislation

The Minimum Wage Order 2023 comes into force on 1 April 2023

Commentary on fair pay agreements and screen industry workers added to Westlaw New Zealand

The Natural Hazards Insurance Bill will come into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the Earthquake Commission Act 1993.