An Attempt to Corral One-Armed Bandits
The Gambling (Harm Reduction Amendment) Bill (209-1) passed its first reading and is aimed at pubs and clubs with gaming machines, known as "class 4" gambling venues. Read more
New Reporting Requirements for Registered Charities
Registered Charities need to be aware of two important changes to the Charities Act 2005 which came into effect on 24 February 2012.
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Papa Aroha Land Occupation
This District Court judgment has been tested on appeal and offers guidance to any local authority confronted with an occupation of publicly owned land. Read more
More on Building Act Reform
The Building Amendment Bill (No 4) had its first reading on 1 May 2012 and public submissions can be made until 11 June 2012. Read more
Role of Councils on a Direct Referral
Under section 87D of the Resource Management Act 1991, an applicant can ask a Council to allow the Environment Court to determine its application for resource consent, instead of the consent authority. Read more
Building Amendment Act 2012
An overview of the principal changes the Building Amendment Act 2012 makes to the Building Act 2004. Read more
Partner and local government law expert, Linda O'Reilly, recently appeared on Close Up on TV1 discussing donations to candidates in local elections.
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