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Face off: CCTV and facial recognition in the news

New Zealand - June 28 2022 Research undertaken by CHOICE in Australia indicates that major Australian retailers (including Kmart and Bunnings) have been using facial…

Alex Chapman, Andy Dysart, Keri Johansson, Hamish Kynaston, Amy Ryburn, Renee Stiles, Allan Yeoman

Conversion practices outlawed by new legislation

New Zealand - February 16 2022 The Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill passed its third and final reading last night with an almost unanimous vote. Once it has…

End of Life Choice Act

New Zealand - November 4 2021 The End of Life Choice Act 2019 (the Act) comes into force from 7 November 2021. From this date, New Zealanders who meet the eligibility criteria can…

Peter Chemis, Nicola Cuervo, Rebecca Dudley-Cobb, Alastair Hercus, Hamish Kynaston, Catherine Miller, Alastair Sherriff, Emma von Veh, Natasha Wilson

Abortion law update: High Court finds new conscientious objection provisions do not breach NZBORA

New Zealand - October 14 2021 In a landmark decision for health and human rights law in New Zealand, the High Court has ruled that the recently reformed conscientious objection…

Peter Chemis, Nicola Cuervo, Rebecca Dudley-Cobb, Alastair Hercus, Hamish Kynaston, Catherine Miller, Alastair Sherriff, Emma von Veh, Natasha Wilson

Back into the Bubble - Government assistance for businesses

New Zealand - August 20 2021 With only a few hours' notice, New Zealanders have quickly adjusted to lockdown once again and the Government has taken quick steps to make additional…

Shaun Brookes, Peter Chemis, Sherridan Cook, Nicola Cuervo, Lorraine Hercus, Mere King, Hamish Kynaston, Louise Robertson, Susan Rowe, Alastair Sherriff, Jessica Taylor, Emma von Veh