Updates & Alerts

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

A number of users experienced issues accessing Westlaw today between 4pm and 5pm NZST. We have identified and resolved this issue and are working to put in measure to ensure it does not occur going forward. We apologise for the inconvenience to those effected.

Merepaia (Mere) King announced as new Employment Court Judge

The Health and Disability Law Conference 2003 is being held on 3 August 2023, which includes, for registrants, Family Law’s Incapacity commentary for two major Acts, published into a book each.

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

Please be aware we are currently experiencing an issue with a sub set of the Forms & Precedents publications on Westlaw New Zealand.

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

We have a new author for Adams on Criminal Law — Offences and Defences (Misuse of drugs chapter) and the standalone Misuse of Drugs product.

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.