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New Zealand’s Budget 2022 includes an extra $190 million over four years for two legal aid “initiatives”

Subscribers to Practical Law New Zealand now have access to a new practice note on climate-related financial reporting in New Zealand contributed by Nicola Swan, Partner and Emma Ricketts, Solicitor, both of Chapman Tripp.

From May 2022, all Westlaw platforms will not support Internet Explorer browser.

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.

Practical Law New Zealand has published a new resource on mental health and wellbeing for lawyers, featuring key reports and expert practice notes, checklists and articles.

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.

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.