Category: law
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New Zealand Updates Drone and Aviation Rules for Innovation
New Zealand's updated drone and advanced aviation rules will take effect on December 22, 2025, introducing a new Part 107 to support research and development flight testing, and providing greater clarity for drone operators. The changes follow the Government’s announcement…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyTransportationAustralasiaLawFederal Government
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on All Blacks win, immigration law risks
Radio New Zealand is reporting that the All Blacks ended their season with a win, holding off a challenge from Wales. While the score was comfortable, Wales challenged for long periods. RNZ also reports that kōura research will focus on…
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Media Monitor: Consumer NZ on Sales Season Rules, Surcharges
Consumer NZ is reporting that businesses in New Zealand can only charge public holiday surcharges on actual public holidays. It said that means businesses can’t add surcharges on Saturday and Sunday of the Labour Day weekend. Consumer NZ also noted…
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AI Experts Urge New Zealand Leaders for Bipartisan AI Regulation
A group of AI experts are calling on New Zealand's political leaders to launch a bipartisan effort to produce risk management-based AI regulation and establish a national AI oversight body. In an open letter addressed to Rt Hon Christopher Luxon,…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLawEducationComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEuropeAustralasiaSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing AI RegulationChristopher LuxonChris HipkinsGovernmentTechnology
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Ngāti Kahungunu Slams Government's Marine Legislation
Ngāti Kahungunu has strongly criticised the government's plan to proceed with legislation that would make it more difficult for Māori to obtain customary marine title. The iwi, which possesses the second-longest coastline in the country, voiced its concerns from the…
Politics and GovernmentLawWorld Ngāti KahungunuMarine and Coastal Area BillTakutai MoanaBayden BarberPaul GoldsmithOsakaindigenous peoples
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on NZ Recession, Murder Trial, and Financial Advice
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a major bank economist believes New Zealand's economy will likely not improve until 2026. RNZ said Kiwis were previously told to "survive til 25" for the economy to recover. In other news, the diaries…
BusinessLawSocial IssuesWeatherEconomyLegalGeneral Weather recessionJulia Deluneymurder trialcryptocurrencypre-nuptial agreementsRNZ News
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ACT Criticizes Red Tape After Christchurch Housing Project Cancelled
ACT criticizes red tape for hindering progress, citing a cancelled housing development in Christchurch as an example. The party is advocating for regulatory reforms to streamline processes and reduce burdens on businesses and families. ACT is pushing for changes that…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFinancial MarketsLawSocial Issues ACTChristchurchhousing developmentred tapeRegulatory Standards BillCOVID-19 Royal CommissionNicole McKeeACT Party NZ
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Weather Alerts, Woolworths Error, Diddy Case
1 News is reporting that severe weather alerts are in place for much of New Zealand. It said heavy rain and strong winds are forecast for the Bay of Plenty and the top of the South Island. Severe thunderstorms are…
WeatherBusinessLawSportHealthWorldGeneral WeatherEconomyFinancial MarketsLegalMedical ScienceFilm and TVUnited States WoolworthsSean "Diddy" CombsStormsProstitutionLegal CaseOne News NZ
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ACT Claims Victories in Funding Boost and Infrastructure Plan
ACT has highlighted its recent activities, including renaming a government agency, criticizing a high-cost toilet project in Wellington, and securing increased funding for general practitioners (GPs). The party claims these actions demonstrate its commitment to delivering results and addressing what…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEconomyLaw ACT PartyWellington City CouncilKaren ChhourDavid SeymourGovernment FundingInfrastructure PlanLocal ElectionsACT Party NZ
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FMA Investigates Senior Trust Retirement Village Income Generator Limited
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko is investigating Senior Trust Retirement Village Income Generator Limited (STIG). The investigation, which began in November 2024, is focused on disclosures made by STIG in its previous product disclosure statement…
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New Zealand Parliament Disallows Tikanga Māori Integration in Core Law Subjects
New Zealand's Parliament has voted to disallow a provision in the Professional Examinations in Law Regulations that mandated the teaching of tikanga Māori (Māori law and philosophy) as part of every core law subject. The vote, which occurred on May…
Politics and GovernmentEducationLawNational PartyLabour PartyLegalState Governments ParliamentTikanga MāoriRegulations Review CommitteeCouncil of Legal EducationLegislationU.S. Library of Congress
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New Zealand Amends Wildlife Act to Clarify Incidental Harm Authorizations
The New Zealand Parliament has passed the Wildlife (Authorisations) Amendment Bill, clarifying the government’s authority to permit incidental harm to wildlife from lawful activities. Signed into law on May 12, the bill amends the Wildlife Act 1953, the primary legislation…
Politics and GovernmentLawEnvironmentAustralasiaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsLegal Wildlife Act 1953Environmental Law InitiativeTama PotakalegislationHigh Court decisionDepartment of ConservationU.S. Library of Congress
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David Seymour Calls for Support for Regulatory Standards Bill
ACT Leader David Seymour is calling for public support for the Regulatory Standards Bill, which aims to reduce red tape and improve law-making. Seymour argues that excessive regulation stifles innovation and increases costs for businesses and individuals. The Bill is…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLegalEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeLaw David SeymourACTRegulatory Standards Billred tapeTe Pāti MāoriTreaty of Waitangilaw-making
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New Zealand Updates Guidance for Responsible AI in Public Service
New Zealand has released updated guidance on February 3, 2025, to support the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across its government. The document, titled “Responsible AI Guidance for the Public Service: GenAI,” aims to enable government agencies to explore and…
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAustralasiaLawArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentLegal AIgovernmentOECD AI PrinciplesGenerative AIpublic serviceU.S. Library of Congress
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NZ Social Media Age Restriction Bill Faces Hurdles
A New Zealand bill aiming to ban social media use for those under 16 faces potential hurdles, according to a briefing paper. The Social Media (Age-Restricted Users) Bill, introduced by MP Catherine Wedd, requires platforms to take "all reasonable steps"…
Politics and GovernmentLawSocial IssuesComputers and InternetAustralasiaEducation Social MediaAge VerificationOnline SafetyCatherine WeddDigital Safety CommissionerPrivacy Impact Assessment
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New Zealand Government Reinstates Total Ban on Prisoner Voting
The Government has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoner voting, according to Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith. This decision reverses the 2020 changes made by the previous government, which permitted prisoners serving sentences of less than three years to…
Politics and GovernmentLawSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Paul GoldsmithPrisoner VotingElectoral Amendment BillDepartment of CorrectionsElectoral CommissionGovernment