The blueprint for reform represents a major shift in how New Zealand manages its natural resources.

In its report Delivering Justice for All - A Vision for New Zealand Courts and Tribunals (NZLC R85, Wgtn.,.2004) the Law Commission addresses the issue of name suppression in the criminal courts, and recommends changes.

Article discusses Wills, Powers of Attorney, E-signing, lease renewals, trust matters, gifting & forgiveness of debt.

A lawyer is a person who holds a current practicing certificate issued by the Law Society, as a barrister or solicitor.

This Law Commission Report recommends a number of sweeping reforms to the current law of contempt in New Zealand.

Defamation protects a person’s reputation against unjustifiable attack. Defamation generally involves one party making a false allegation or statement to another party which will harm someone else’s reputation.

To ensure you are up-to-date with recent employment law changes, the details are set out in an Employment Law Calendar.

Amanda Douglas looks at the changes to both company and personal insolvency law expected to come into force before the end of the year.

This article sets out issues created by the pandemic that employers should be aware of, that may impact their employees.

Article explores the causes & consequences of insurance fraud.

This case is currently authority for the position that an insured homeowner can sue their insurer for defective repairs.

There is a trend among plaintiffs to bring proceedings against building inspectors personally in defective building cases.

This decision may have settled whether service of a statutory demand by email is possible under the Companies Act 1993.

Are you aware of your rights when buying or selling on the internet? Annabel Sheppard, an associate with the Christchurch Lawlink firm of Wynn Williams & Co, outlines some concerns and how the proposed Code for consumer protection will work.

The Court of Appeal found that the settlor's right to exercise a power of appointment constituted relationship property.

As well as earthquake claims, there are maritime and regulatory risks driving insurance activity in the legal industry.

In this article, Kent France, a partner of Wynn Williams & Co, looks at a little known but important Convention affecting importers and exporters.

The existing Act is to be replaced with a new Employment Leave Act (the new Act).

While not strictly an insurance policy, Justice Grice's decision is relevant to the wider insurance community.

Many organisations who prioritise health and safety will be already doing most of what is required by this legislation.