Immigration & Citizenship
You have made it to New Zealand. The bags are unpacked, the kettle is on, and you are beginning to understand that “bring a plate” means bringing food, not just crockery. Alongside the excitement of a fresh start comes the everyday business of finding a home, starting work and getting the family settled. A little legal know-how can make those first months much easier.
8 minute read · Sameer Rai
Read article »Accident Compensation
Many citizens and residents might not realise that they may not have ACC cover for injuries they suffer abroad. The relevant rules are arbitrary, drawing lines which seem to have little rationale. To make matters worse, the Courts have interpreted the provisions in the least generous, most literal way possible.
6 minute read · Mike Edison
Read article »Immigration & Citizenship
Did you know that a decision made by the Immigration and Protection Tribunal (IPT) which is chaired by a District Court Judge can be overruled by the Minister of Immigration?
20 June · 2 minute read
Read article »Accident Compensation
The extent of cover for disease under the Accident Compensation Scheme may be wider than you think.
22 August · 5 minute read
Read article »Accident Compensation
The High Court interpreted the meaning of “ordinary consequence” of treatment in ACC v Ng [2018] NZHC 207, an important determinant of cover for treatment injury.
26 August · 6 minute read
Read article »Accident Compensation
Section 32 of the Accident Compensation Act 2001 provides cover for “treatment injury”. One aspect of this provision has been problematic for some time. In ACC v Ng and L [2020] NZCA 274, the Court of Appeal had to consider the meaning of “ordinary consequence” of treatment in section 32(1)(c) of the Act.
19 July · 6 minute read
Read article »Public & Constitutional Law
The ostensible purpose of the prorogation was to prepare a Queen’s speech and a legislative program for a new session of Parliament. The English High Court held that the prorogation of Parliament was not justiciable (i.e. not capable of challenge in the Courts…
3 minute read
Read article »Immigration & Citizenship
Successful challenge to Immigration Minister’s decision to decline to grant a residence class visa, as an exception to instructions, following the Immigration and Protection Tribunal’s recommendation.
2 minute read
Read article »Immigration & Citizenship
At a time when the experience in some courts is of delays and a lack of resources, the judgment of His Honour Justice Cooke shows the High Court acting with remarkable urgency during alert level-4 Covid restrictions.
2 minute read
Read article »Criminal Law
When the Prime Minister and Commissioner of Police addressed the nation on 3 September 2021, about the terror attack at LynnMall which critically injured 3 people, they said they were unable to name the alleged perpetrator for legal reasons.
5 minute read
Read article »International & Sports Law
The Federation Internationale Des Echecs (FIDE) is the world regulatory body for chess. Its motto is Gens Una Sumus (We are one family). The FIDE Charter aims to promote peace and harmony among all the peoples of the world and commits to respect and protection…
3 minute read
Read article »Commercial Law
The Court of Appeal recently considered section 126 of the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 (entitlement to commission) in a case where the real estate agent claimed commission from its client for introducing a tenant to a commercial lease.
2 minute read
Read article »Litigation & Evidence
Mr Griffiths went on a package holiday to Turkey with his family. This included flights and accommodation. During their stay at the hotel, Mr Griffiths suffered serious gastroenteritis and was in hospital for 3 days. He sued the travel company under the packag…
2 minute read
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