Breadcrumbs List.
Politics and law
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New Zealand’s big tech dilemma
4 February 2025
Analysis: As the ‘digital oligarchy’ grows in power, NZ will struggle to regulate its global reach and influence, writes Alexandra Andhov.
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Families of New Zealand refugees in limbo as system stalls
30 January 2025
Around 6000 family members hoping to join refugees already accepted into New Zealand have been waiting years for their cases to be processed, according to a new report.
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Say it with a picture: simplifying legal contracts
29 January 2025
Analysis: Visual contracts can simplify complex legal documents, making public procurement more transparent, inclusive and efficient, writes Marta Andhov.
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Companies Act reform – will the changes go far enough?
29 January 2025
Beyond modernising existing rules, Companies Act reforms should consider the role and purpose of corporations in society, say Lynn Buckley and Peter Underwood.
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Charities no place for politics
23 January 2025
Opinion: It’s crucial that any decisions around deregistering the Waipareira Trust maintain the integrity of the charitable sector – otherwise trust is easily eroded, writes Jane Norton.
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Child abuse: research to help end redress failures begins
22 January 2025
Legal experts are investigating failures in justice and compensation for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
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New privacy code: gold-plated gift or a banana skin?
22 January 2025
Analysis: Gehan Gunasekara argues the proposed Biometric Processing Privacy Code poses risks for businesses and individuals alike
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The corporate class takes over America
22 January 2025
Opinion: Neal Curtis reflect on the forces behind the veil of pomp at the Trump inauguration.
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Auckland law expert on climate frontlines
15 January 2025
An environmental law expert examines some of the arguments in the International Court of Justice’s landmark climate change hearing.
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UK’s challenge to parental alienation: a lesson for NZ courts
15 January 2025
Aotearoa's family courts should take note of the UK’s stance on parental alienation, writes Carrie Leonetti.
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Amid doubt and uncertainty, democracy slips
13 January 2025
Opinion: Scrutinising even the smallest changes on either side of the political spectrum is crucial in protecting democracy, writes doctoral candidate Joshua Greenwood.
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Charities no place for politics
13 January 2025
Opinion: It’s crucial that any potential decisions around deregistering the Waipareira Trust maintain the integrity of the charitable sector – otherwise trust is easily eroded, writes Jane Norton