NZ Lawyer

01/08/2025

In a recent interview, Duncan McGill, a partner at Duncan Cotterill, shared insights from his legal career.

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The Duncan Cotterill partner discusses a significant criminal case he was able to be part of

01/08/2025

A district court has fined a director and his businesses, Law Debt Collection (NZ) Limited and Law Debt Collection Limited, $115,500 in total, which included emotional harm reparation payments.

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Court awards emotional harm reparations for Fair Trading Act breaches

31/07/2025

A final reminder that entries for the third annual Service Provider Awards, hosted by Australasian Lawyer and NZ Lawyer, close today, 1 August. Submit your entry now!

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31/07/2025

In a case where the applicants discovered weathertightness issues in a home they purchased from the respondents, the court rejected the applicants’ grounds in their proposed appeal regarding oral misrepresentation, mistake, and damages claimed relating to a deck.

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Purchasers allege weathertightness issues and mistake, seek damages regarding a deck

31/07/2025

WRMK Lawyers has welcomed family law expert David Shanahan as a consultant in its Whangārei office.

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The Whangārei lawyer focuses on family law matters

30/07/2025

Paul Goldsmith, justice minister, has made announcements regarding a technology trial seeking to clamp down on overdue court fines or reparations, as well as new bills aiming to help the government combat cybercrime and overhaul outdated electoral laws.

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Those with overdue reparations may have their cars seized or towed away

30/07/2025

MinterEllisonRuddWatts has promoted a new partner and four new senior associates in its mid-year senior appointments round.

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The elevations took effect earlier this month

29/07/2025

New Zealand’s Supreme Court recently ruled against an applicant who sought an order under the Administration Act 1969 and probate granted to the Public Trust, which the applicant wanted to bring a claim under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (PRA).

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Testator’s daughter pursues commencement of claim under Property (Relationships) Act

29/07/2025

Simpson Grierson has announced the launch of its 2025 Invested for Good Pro Bono Report, which seeks to confirm the New Zealand law firm’s commitment to and investments in pro bono initiatives in support of its communities.

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Firm says its work in support of community partners averages 33 hours per lawyer

28/07/2025

Juno Legal has beefed up its Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland roster with the hire of Laura Ridenton.

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She has helped support the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

28/07/2025

With MinterEllisonRuddWatts’ help, Warner Bros. Discovery has sold its New Zealand subsidiary Discovery NZ Limited to Sky Network Television Limited.

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Sky picks up all of Discovery NZ Limited’s shares

23/07/2025

Helen Winkelmann, New Zealand’s chief justice, has announced the publication of protocols for the utilisation of remote participation by defendants in custody in criminal hearings before the District Court and High Court.

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Consultation with legal profession stresses importance of fair trial rights