Plant variety rights cases are rare and the first case to consider infringement was decided in the High Court of New Zealand in September 2004, followed by an appeal to the Court of Appeal by the first and second defendants in 2005.

It's a sobering read but also an optimistic one which challenges our public service to be more responsive to their clients.

The NZ High Court has jurisdiction to declare legislation inconsistent with the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.

Case note: Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry v Waikato Regional Council; Refresher: Giving Weight to Different Plans; Choosing the Defendant: Enforcement against Corporate Entities.

On 29 March the Hon Tariana Turia outlined the whānau ora policy for a group of Chapman Tripp's clients. The presentation was part of a series hosted by Chapman Tripp to enable our clients to keep their fingers on the political pulse in the run up to the 2011 general elections.

A bulletin on local government from Phillips Fox.

A bulletin on local government issues by Phillips Fox

The KiwiSaver Bill will progress in parallel with the tender process, providers will be in the unenviable position of tendering to provide services while there is still uncertainty and a lack of detail in a number of key areas. We elaborate on this.

Among taskforces, working groups and new regulations, the article identifies work streams most significant for business.