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University of Auckland Conference – Maori Engagement in NZ’s Extractive Industry: Innovative Legal Solutions

Posted on 12/06/2015 by siteAdmin

12-13 JUNE 2015, UNIVERSITY OF AUCKLAND The aim of this symposium is to explore how recent developments in international law and State/Extractive Industry practice may improve Māori engagement with the Extractive Industry through: robust consultation and impact assessment processes; benefit … Continue reading →

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University of Auckland – Public Lecture by Professor Paul Brand celebrating 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta

Posted on 21/05/2015 by siteAdmin

21 MAY 2015 – FACULTY OF LAW, AUCKLAND Professor Paul Brand, a distinguished world expert in medieval history, will deliver a public lecture to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta. Information about the event. Professor Brand is a distinguished … Continue reading →

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*NZLF Board Appointments

Posted on 13/05/2015 by siteAdmin

We are delighted to announce the appointment this month of Jonathan Temm to the Foundation board. Jonathan is a past president of the NZ Law Society and a barrister in Rotorua. We are sad to farewell long-serving board member Warwick … Continue reading →

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VUW Conference – Family Violence, the Law and Restorative Justice

Posted on 07/05/2015 by siteAdmin

7-8 May 2015, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON A one-day conference will be held on Thursday 7 May, and will explore innovative approaches to dealing with family violence based on principles, practices and values of restorative justice. The following day, Friday … Continue reading →

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*National Mooting Competition for Young Lawyers

Posted on 30/04/2015 by siteAdmin

4 MAY 2015, NZ LAW FOUNDATION NATIONAL YOUNG LAWYERS’ MOOTING COMPETITION The Law Foundation is backing the expansion of a regional advocacy event into a national competition for young lawyers. The New Zealand Law Foundation National Mooting competition started life … Continue reading →

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*VUW Conference – Law and Trade with Latin America

Posted on 28/04/2015 by siteAdmin

Conference – Common Grounds: Nueva Zelanda y América Latina – Una Perspectiva Jurídica 21-23 October 2015, VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON This two-day conference will provide an opportunity to gain an understanding of Latin America’s commercial and trade laws within an … Continue reading →

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*New videos: Appearing in the Family Court – without a Lawyer

Posted on 19/04/2015 by siteAdmin

Two new community videos titled “Without a Lawyer in the Family Court” have been made to provide insight into the workings of the Court. They enable viewers to gain a clear understanding of what to expect and how best to … Continue reading →

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*New book “Vanishing Nature” highlights need to take action to protect NZ’s biodiversity

Posted on 02/04/2015 by siteAdmin

The new EDS* publication ‘Vanishing Nature: facing New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis’ presents an exhaustive analysis of New Zealand’s biodiversity status and management. It evaluates its weaknesses and identifies practical options for strengthening it. The book, produced with funding from the … Continue reading →

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*New Zealand’s Human Rights Reputation at Risk

Posted on 01/04/2015 by siteAdmin

A report on the status of human rights in New Zealand says serious fault lines are developing and that the country’s reputation as a global leader is at risk. “A three year study of the six major human rights treaties … Continue reading →

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*Law Foundation brings Top International Speakers to NZ in 2015

Posted on 11/02/2015 by siteAdmin

Every year Law Foundation support enables many eminent international legal experts to visit New Zealand and speak at conferences, seminars, lectures and other events. In 2015 the Law Foundation is providing up to $76,170 in support of these visits and … Continue reading →

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