Updates & Alerts

The dual language Act establishing an annual holiday to observe Matariki is now in force and available on Westlaw New Zealand.

The dual language Act establishing an annual holiday to observe Matariki is now in force and available on Westlaw NZ.

A summary of decisions delivered in March 2022 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw (New Zealand).

A summary of decisions delivered in March 2022 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw NZ.

The Practical Law New Zealand team is excited to announce the addition of two new topics: Data protection and privacy and Intellectual property, with practice notes from Wynn Williams and James & Wells.

Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann says the legal aid system has “broken down” and there is “a pressing need for investment”.

Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann says the legal aid system has “broken down” and there is “a pressing need for investment”

Important case law commentary has been added to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and Public Service Act 2020 annotated legislation in Employment Law. The Government has announced changes to the COVID-19 response and vaccination mandates...

Important case law commentary has been added to the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 and Public Service Act 2020 annotated legislation in Employment Law. The Government has announced changes to the COVID-19 response and vaccination mandates...

A table summarising Health and Safety at Work Act prosecutions in the District and High Courts up to August 2021 has been added.

A table summarising Health and Safety at Work Act prosecutions in the District and High Courts up to August 2021 has been added.

The Courts have heard a number of challenges to government vaccine mandates, lockdown orders and the MIQ system.