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Is it time for compulsory voting in NZ?

Law
26 May, 2026
Research shows compulsory voting can help overcome low voter turnout, but NZ would need to weigh the costs and benefits before implementing it here.
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NZ law and birthright citizenship

Law
06 May, 2026
The US Supreme Court will soon deliver its decision on birthright citizenship. In many countries – including NZ – it is an increasingly vexatious is...
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KC and Access to Justice: A Response

Law
29 Apr, 2026
Is “KC” a way to identify the most accomplished legal advocates? Or is it also an expression of what the legal profession values and expects of itse...

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