2021 Government Law Year in Review
This half day seminar will explain and discuss key developments in government law over the…
Delve into a wealth of research and analysis on issues related to public law, both in New Zealand and on the international stage.
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New Zealand public law
NZCPL explores core constitutional questions in New Zealand, along with a wide range of areas of governance.
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The Centre engages with public law issues outside New Zealand, taking a broad approach to comparative public law.
Read morePublic international law
As well as looking at the relationship between the state and individuals, we examine relationships between states and other international actors.
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Global governance and the emergence of global institutions for the 21st Century
Dr Augusto Lopez-Claros of the Global Governance Forum asks, “Is there any hope for those who despair at the state of the world and the powerlessness of governments to find a way forward?”
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COVID-19 collaboration
Academic staff at the New Zealand Centre for Public Law collaborated with law scholars throughout New Zealand to share scholarship, analysis, and commentary on the legal and constitutional implications of the COVID-19 emergency.
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Judicial review and constitutional balance
The Rt Hon Dame Sian Elias, Chief Justice of New Zealand, gave an address to a gathering at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington on the topic of ‘Judicial review and constitutional balance’. Excerpts from the conclusion of her speech follow.
COVID-19 collaboration project
NZCPL scholars have collaborated with law academics from around New Zealand on a project examining the legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global video series
In this collaborative project, legal scholars from 50 countries shared their perspectives on government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Meet the Director
Professor Joel Colón-Ríos is the current Director of the New Zealand Centre for Public Law.