High Court Confirms RMA Convictions Despite Statutory "Gap"
The High Court has found that convictions can be entered for offences under the Resource Management Act 1991, despite a "legislative hiatus" in section 21 of the Summary Proceedings Act 1957 ("SPA"). Read more
Auckland - the jigsaw fits into place
The Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill makes substantial amendments and additions to both the Local Government (Tamaki Makaurau Reorganisation) Act 2009 and the Local Government (Auckland Council) Act 2009 and draws together the legislative package required to give effect to Auckland local governance reorganisation. Read more
Relationship Law
"Wife dumped by note in letterbox awarded $10,000 a month" and Supreme Court delivers definite ruling on circumstances in which trusts can be varied.
Supreme Court to Consider Council's Duty of Care
The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal a decision of the Court of Appeal finding that the Queenstown-Lakes District Council did not owe a duty of care to the commercial owner of a luxury lodge damaged by fire due to a defective flue. Read more
Super City Survey Examines Impact From 'Affected Parties' Viewpoints
A recent survey shows a low expectancy for additional or improved services to residents, but expects improvements in infrastructure and planning, as well as a consistency of approach through centralised decision-making. Read more
Brookfields' Super City Research Revealed
Follow the progress on the establishment of the Auckland Super City.
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