Act releases ‘equal rights’ policy evolving from failed Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament is sovereign;The rule of law is fundamental; All New Zealanders are equal before the law. It’s not…
Supreme Court upholds youth justice principles should apply to offenders charged as adults
It noted this was a significant change for a narrow group of offenders. In that case, the man…
Judge discharges businessman who cut native trees on public land near Tasman property
In the Nelson District Court today the businessman was granted a discharge without conviction on charges described as…
‘Major breach’: Tribunal says Treaty overhaul in education law ‘may be worse’ than Treaty Principles Bill
The broader Treaty clause review faces a separate and urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry. Earlier this month, the tribunal…
Treaty of Waitangi clause review: Government quietly agrees to amend, repeal provisions in laws
It included the partial outcome of the Government’s review of Treaty clauses across 23 pieces of legislation. The…
Emails reveal Marlon Williams, Paul Goldsmith Treaty principles exchange
Williams told Goldsmith he had emailed him but did not expect a reply. That email, dated December 2023,…
Westpac fined $3.64m for breaching lender responsibility rules
“The pecuniary penalty sends a strong message not only to Westpac but to the consumer credit industry that…