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Doomed To Fail - ‘Tough On Crime’ Govt Cuts Teams Speeding Up Justice System

Fri, 5 Jul 2024 09:13:10 +1200 | Public Service Association

New Zealand has a huge problem with court delays, given 43% of prisoners are unsentenced and awaiting court processes. This is a complete anomaly internationally and the team established to respond to this is now being cut.More >>

Businessman Greg Olliver Prohibited From Being A Director For 3 Years, High Court Order Upheld

Thu, 4 Jul 2024 14:23:15 +1200 | Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment

Property developer Gregory Olliver has been prohibited from being a director or promoter of, or from being involved in the management of any company for three years from 20 October 2021 following the Court of Appeal judgment that upheld an earlier order ...More >>

VisaAide Streamlines Accreditation Renewals For New Zealand Employers

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 11:57:14 +1200 | VisaAide

VisaAide, a leading professional immigration advisory service in New Zealand, is revolutionising the employer accreditation renewal process by offering expert guidance and up-to-date information.More >>

The Bay’s Transport Future: 10-Year Regional Land Transport Plan Adopted

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 11:39:09 +1200 | Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council

A ‘blueprint for a connected, resilient, and vibrant’ region has been adopted by Bay of Plenty Regional Council – setting the strategic direction for the region’s transport system over the next decade.More >>

Lizards Put Big Coastcare Projects On Hold

Wed, 3 Jul 2024 09:30:56 +1200 | Waikato Regional Council

A Waikato Regional Council biodiversity was called in to set up a monitoring programme to assess the lizard situation at beaches earmarked for restoration. More >>

Serious Consequences Of Distraction Highlighted In Ferry Collision Case

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 14:56:54 +1200 | Maritime New Zealand

The prosecution of a recreational boat skipper highlights the serious consequences that can result from distraction while travelling at speed on the water. More >>

Why Golriz Ghahraman Failed To Escape Conviction

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 13:54:54 +1200 | RNZ

A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction. More >>

New Zealand Law Firms Struggle To Attract Top Legal Talent Amid Global Competition

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 12:18:47 +1200 | LawFuel

The survey highlights significant opportunities for skilled lawyers, particularly in Auckland and other key regions such as Queenstown, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Dunedin, and Hamilton.More >>

Appeal Dismissed In Fraud Conviction For Charity Boss

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 12:16:43 +1200 | Serious Fraud Office

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has welcomed a decision by the High Court to dismiss an appeal by the former head of a government funded charity found guilty of stealing funds from the charity she helped establish.More >>

Second Sentencing For Involvement In Brazilian Migrant Sex Scheme

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:46:53 +1200 | New Zealand Immigration

Maristela De Souza, a Brazilian woman, has been sentenced to 10 months home detention after being charged, along with co-defendant Michael James Sloan, with aiding and abetting individuals to breach conditions of their visas. More >>

Meredith Connell Announces Five New Partners

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 10:20:57 +1200 | Meredith Connell

Meredith Connell (MC) has announced the promotion of five new Partners and one new Special Counsel – another strong promotion round for Aotearoa’s largest litigation firm.More >>

Penalties Imposed In Relation To Longstanding Commercial Cleaning Cartel

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 09:34:29 +1200 | Commerce Commission

The Christchurch High Court has imposed penalties against cleaning company Canterbury Industrial Scrubbing Limited (CI Scrubbing) for longstanding cartel agreements with a competitor following a Commerce Commission investigation.More >>

ACT Invokes ‘agree To Disagree’ On Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

Tue, 2 Jul 2024 09:22:44 +1200 | ACT New Zealand

ACT has invoked the ‘agree to disagree’ provisions of its coalition agreement and will oppose the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. More >>

Multiple People Arrested Over Weekend Of Offending In Waikato

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 18:36:29 +1200 | New Zealand Police

Waikato Police arrested several adults and youth offenders over the course of the holiday weekend for a series of incidents resulting in many people appearing before the court today.More >>

Keeping Kiwis Safe Is Govt Priority In Q3 Plan

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 16:20:26 +1200 | New Zealand Government

The coalition Government's latest Action Plan will have a strong focus on making Kiwis safer and restoring law and order, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced. More >>

Can The Courts Measure Mana? How Māori Tikanga Is Challenging The Justice System

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 12:51:01 +1200 | The Conversation

In overturning the convictions of Peter Ellis, the Supreme Court showed Māori tikanga has a place in New Zealand’s common law. The lower courts and the law schools now need to make it work.More >>

Former Roading Contract Manager Pleads Guilty In SFO Corruption Case

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 10:22:38 +1200 | Serious Fraud Office

A former Contract Manager at Broadspectrum charged by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has pleaded guilty in the Auckland District Court today to fraud and corruption charges relating to the awarding of road maintenance contracts. He is the fifth and final ...More >>

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