This paper reviews the literature on institutions and explores the ways in which institutions can influence economic growth, with a particular focus on how institutions affect the use that firms make of human capital to improve their productivity. It discusses the influence of underlying...

There is little literature on the legal aspects of Australia-New Zealand (trans-Tasman) sport or on how the sport laws of one country influence those of the other. This appears curious given the countries' close sporting and legal ties. A possible explanation is that there has been little...

In Low Volume Vehicle Technical Association Inc v Brett, the New Zealand Court of Appeal grappled with the rare issue of whether a person can waive their right to freedom of expression under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (NZBORA). The Court, responding in the affirmative, concluded...

International trade is imperative for economic growth in New Zealand. However, there is lack of engagement from Small to Medium Sized Enterprises given the extensive barriers they face to international markets. The Bilateral Arbitration Treaty (BAT) is one method that aims to increase both trade...

The Commerce Commission is currently reviewing the proposed merger of Fairfax NZ Limited and NZME, which would see nearly 90% of New Zealand's newspaper market held by a single company. However, it is unclear that the review process is designed to ensure that any changes in media ownership...

This paper assesses the privacy ramifications associated with the rise in the use of civilian drone technology. It discusses the capabilities of drones to take photographs, record videos and undertake ongoing surveillance, and distinguishes these capabilities from previous similar technologies...

This paper analyses the tort in Wilkinson v Downton, commonly referred to as intentional infliction of emotional distress, in light of the United Kingdom Supreme Court's decision in Rhodes v OPO. After considering the three base elements of the Rhodes Court's newly reformulated tort, and giving...

New Zealand looks destined for increasing pressure on its water resources as its economy continues with a strong basis on agriculture and horticulture. Much of the agricultural economy leverages from the ‘clean green' image of New Zealand's pristine environments. Water trading mechanisms may...

This chapter concerns the impact of trusts law and equitable principles and rules on a number of Māori related issues. In particular, the chapter focuses on the range of unique Māori land trusts that are growing in popularity as a management tool for Māori freehold land, and on the role of...

This article considers the New Zealand Court of Appeal's judgment in New Zealand Basing Ltd v Brown, which held that the Employment Relations Act 2000 does not apply to a claim for unfair dismissal by New Zealand-based pilots against a foreign-based airline where the parties have selected a...