Monthly Archive: January 2011

Jan 27

Hunting Permits Available On-line

The Hon. Kate Wilkinson | Minister of Conservation

New Laws is pleased to bring you an update which will please those readers who are keen hunters. The Minister of Conservation the Hon. Kate Wilkinson announced recently that permits for hunting on conservation land are now available on-line. The new system, administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC) makes all relevant information readily and …

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Jan 21

Update On ACC Reform

The Hon. Dr. Nick Smith

New Laws is pleased to bring you updates from time to time on new laws and impending new laws as they progress through the house. In this post we look at an announcement from The Hon. Dr. Nick Smith on impending reviews of the ACC system in New Zealand. ACC Minister Nick Smith announced recently …

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Jan 20

New Electoral Finance Laws Passed

Minister of Justice The Hon. Simon Power

New Laws is pleased to bring you confirmation of the newly passed electoral finance laws. Past controversies regarding electoral finance were addressed by parliament late last year with the passing into New Zealand laws of the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Act passing its third reading in the house by a margin of …

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Jan 04

Reduced Red Tape For Foreign Students Seeking NZ Study Visas

The Hon. Jonathan Coleman

There was good news for those seeking study visas for international students recently with the passing of the new Immigration Act and in particular, provisions in it which will substantially reduce red tape and waiting time for those seeking student visas to study in New Zealand. To read our latest press release on the subject …

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