Administrative Law

Issues covered include: Misrepresentation and Contractual Mistake, Impact of Insolvency on Contracts, Unfair Contract Terms, Terminating a Contract, Technology Contracting: Best Practice and Remedies for Breach,

Issues covered include: Dealing with a complaint; Conducting the investigation from the Terms of Reference, interview planning, interview techniques, difficult parties and wintesses, anaysis of evidence and making findings

Issues covered include: Legal Framework for Decisions, Recognising the Wider Context, The Process, Decision Making Tools, Use of Information, Potential Challenges to a Decision

Issues covered include: drone, UAVs, BVLOS, technology, privacy, AI, contractual arrangements, insurance issues, ministry of transport, flight

Designed specifically for public lawyers, hear from public sector experts about ten of the most topical issues you need to know right now. 10 Hours. One Day. All your CPD hours in one go.

Issues covered include: COVID-19, privacy law, opportunities and challenges

This series will examine the latest developments in judicial review, explore public international, comparative and foreign law and what this means for New Zealand and take a deep dive into ‘personal information’ and privacy obligations in the Government law context. Choose the session most relevant to you or attend them all.

Attend and receive an in depth round up of the most important cases and developments in judicial review and their implications.

Questions of public international, comparative and foreign law can and do arise across cases before the New Zealand courts. While the basic principles governing such law are long-standing, the concrete application of those principles can be difficult. They can also yield unexpected advantages and disadvantages. Attend and gain a deeper, practical understanding of the application and implications of public international, comparative and foreign law on the decisions made in New Zealand cases.

Attend and you will receive a timely update on the meaning of ‘personal information’ while critiquing your privacy obligations.

Now that most lawyers have received the results of their first AML/CFT audit, this crucial AML/CFT update will provide insight into how to improve your audit result while managing the costs associated with complying with the regime.

An essential update on Procurement Rules, implications and considerations. Gain a deeper understanding of the 2019 Government Procurement Rules and legal framework as well as examining the Ombudsman’s jurisdiction in reviewing commercial decision making. You will also be brought up to date with current case law in this area.

Curious about the cannabis reforms and how they will affect you? Here are 3 reasons why you should be interested in attending this webinar… One. On 19 September you will be deciding whether you want cannabis to be legal nationwide. Two. There are lucrative business opportunities for NZ in this multi-million dollar industry– especially for agribusiness. Three. This will affect commercial, government, intellectual property and criminal law. Be updated and position yourself to capitalise on this growth area.

An essential update for those specialising in procurement and government contracts. Don’t miss out on hearing from leading practitioners on the latest in procurement law, challenging the successful tender and insight into how the public sector can deliver improved outcomes for Māori. WEB213NZA27

213NZW05: Led by Ben Keith, a Wellington barrister and specialist in administrative law and procedure, this workshop will cover the legal framework for good government decision-making: making sure that decision-makers act fairly, understand their powers and have the evidence that they need, plus what to do when things go wrong.

213NZW06: An essential programme for lawyers wanting to fine tune their skills when approaching statutory interpretation. Join our statutory wordsmiths for an examination of the key principles of purpose, context and structure. Strengthen your interpretation with an understanding of Māori words and international law and walk away with techniques that will assist you when confronted with your next ambiguous statute.

212NZW02: Designed specifically for public lawyers, hear from experts on ten of the most topical issues you need to know right now. Examine the latest in climate change, employment law and workplace investigations. Be updated on recent procurement and contracting cases, consumer law and significant developments in judicial review matters. Finally, receive insight into public health and emergency legislation, public inquiries and parliamentary privilege. 10 Hours. One Day. All your CPD hours in one go.

This series will explore the impact of COVID-19 on the public sector, examine the latest developments in judicial review and take a deep dive into the overlap between public and family law. Choose the session most relevant to you or attend them all. WEB215NZA04

Gain an essential overview of insights and trends in domestic and international climate change dispute resolution and be aware of current and future risks for your organisation. Globally there is a rise in litigation challenging both government and corporate failure to act on climate change. Recently, climate change litigation has evolved dramatically with the emergence of significant court judgments from the Federal Court of Australia and Hague District Court. A morning not to be missed. WEB215NZA04A

Attend and receive an in-depth roundup of the most important judicial review cases and key developments in public law and their implications. WEB216NZA04B