Content updates

Legislative amendments relating to worker protections for migrant and other employees took effect on 6 January 2024.

Commentary updated to reflect a High Court sentencing decision relating to product safety.

Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against a finding that AZ had cover for spina bifida.

The Fair Pay Agreements Act Repeal Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament under urgency and comes into force on the day after Royal assent.

A summary of decisions delivered in November 2023 by the Supreme Court, available on Westlaw New Zealand.

Three of the Family Law products went to print for the month of November and included the usual round of recent and interesting cases, commented on by Family Law authors.

Chapters in Adams — Rights and Powers have been updated to include the latest case law.

Chapters in Adams — Criminal Procedure have been rigorously revised and rewritten as part of a focused effort to streamline the authored commentary and ensure its currency.

Effect of acquittal on the conviction of a fellow offender

Legislative amendments relating to the Security Information in Proceedings Act 2022 take effect on 28 November 2023 — see them now in Westlaw New Zealand.

The Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions Amendment 2023 comes into force on 1 December 2023 amending the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Exhaust Emissions 2007.

A recent High Court appeal suggests that departing from the usual cap on costs awards to aided persons is possible in “rare” and “compelling” cases.