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.
The Centre explores New Zealand public law issues concerning the constitution, administrative law, and a wide range of areas of governance.
Read moreThe Centre engages with public law issues outside New Zealand, taking a broad approach to comparative public law.
Read moreAs well as looking at the relationship between the state and individuals, we examine relationships between states and other international actors.
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This half day seminar will explain and discuss key developments in government law over the…
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?”
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.
NZCPL scholars have collaborated with law academics from around New Zealand on a project examining the legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this collaborative project, legal scholars from 50 countries shared their perspectives on government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professor Joel Colón-Ríos is the current Director of the New Zealand Centre for Public Law.