Property rights cannot be a slogan for protecting market power – Fran O’Sullivan
Some are plainly concerned about being singled out by politicians who may later regulate their businesses. Others have…
Critical infrastructure cybersecurity: New Zealand has no mandatory rules
Yet better cybersecurity does not necessarily mean organisations understand every part of their operational environment. Only 14% of…
Actor Lena Headey slams Hollywood for protecting ‘predatory men’
She said: “It was only when the #MeToo movement erupted [in 2017] that we realised, oh, this is…
Kiwifruit: Stronger plant variety rights law to protect Zespri and NZ growers’ value
Last October, Zespri won a significant legal victory in China, successfully defending the intellectual property rights of New…
New stoat bait shows promise for protecting kiwi and native wildlife, DoC says
She said the recent field trials were very successful. “Over the past three years, we’ve carried out two…
Push Push-ing on: How multiple sclerosis battle won’t stop guitarist during hit-making Kiwi band’s reunion tour
There is no cure for MS; a debilitating condition whose symptoms include vision problems, numbness, fatigue, balance issues,…
From protecting heritage homes to banning oil and gas exploration, we need to be realistic about the cost of our ‘luxury beliefs’ – Roger Partridge
Auckland’s stadium debate offers a variation on the same theme. Every few years, the idea of a world-class…
What lies beneath? The submerged secrets of the Hauraki Gulf – and why they need protecting
Ecologically rich, culturally vital and historically layered, the Hauraki Gulf is one of our most significant marine environments.…
Zespri wins $1.28m court case protecting Gold3 kiwifruit rights in China
This included damages of 5 million Chinese Yuan and expenses of 246,000 Chinese Yuan. The court found the…