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Faculty welcomes NZLF Visiting Fellow Andrew Ashworth
1 February 2012
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is delighted and honoured to welcome Professor Andrew Ashworth, from the University of Oxford, as the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
1 February 2012
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is delighted and honoured to welcome Professor Andrew Ashworth, from the University of Oxford, as the 2012 New Zealand Law Foundation Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
UoW intellectual property expert Dr Anna Kingsbury on the Major Events Management Act trappings
17 September 2011
17 September 2011
Outstanding performances at NZLSA Conference
4 September 2011
During the mid-semester break, around 100 of New Zealand’s best and brightest law students will be descending upon The University of Waikato for a challenging week of competitions and networking.
4 September 2011
During the mid-semester break, around 100 of New Zealand’s best and brightest law students will be descending upon The University of Waikato for a challenging week of competitions and networking.
NZLSA Conference Week in on its way to Waikato
16 August 2011
During the mid-semester break, around 100 of New Zealand’s best and brightest law students will be descending upon The University of Waikato for a challenging week of competitions and networking.
16 August 2011
During the mid-semester break, around 100 of New Zealand’s best and brightest law students will be descending upon The University of Waikato for a challenging week of competitions and networking.
Te Hunga Roia Hui a Tau 2011
27 July 2011
Te Piringa Faculty of Law hosted and sponsored the Te Hunga Roia Hui a Tau 2011 (Māori Law Society Annual Conference) from 30 June to 2 July as part of our 20th Year anniversary. As opening plenary speaker Linda Te Aho spoke about the founding principles of the Faculty and the establishment of the two new research centres: The Māori and Indigenous Governance Centre and the Centre for Environmental, Resources and Energy Law.
27 July 2011
Te Piringa Faculty of Law hosted and sponsored the Te Hunga Roia Hui a Tau 2011 (Māori Law Society Annual Conference) from 30 June to 2 July as part of our 20th Year anniversary. As opening plenary speaker Linda Te Aho spoke about the founding principles of the Faculty and the establishment of the two new research centres: The Māori and Indigenous Governance Centre and the Centre for Environmental, Resources and Energy Law.
Waikato students negotiate successfully on world stage
12 July 2011
Waikato law students Ben Gilbert and Andrew Cameron attended the International Negotiation Competition in Copenhagen and returned home winners. The pair represented New Zealand in the international event after winning the national negotiation championships in Dunedin last year.
12 July 2011
Waikato law students Ben Gilbert and Andrew Cameron attended the International Negotiation Competition in Copenhagen and returned home winners. The pair represented New Zealand in the international event after winning the national negotiation championships in Dunedin last year.
Career change keeps law in family
11 June 2011
They say the family who plays together stays together, and Tauranga's Nabney-Weaver family can attest that the same is true for the family who works together.
11 June 2011
They say the family who plays together stays together, and Tauranga's Nabney-Weaver family can attest that the same is true for the family who works together.
Law student wins first prize
10 June 2011
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is pleased to congratulate one of its own, Rohan Wanigasekera, for his outstanding achievement as winner of the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) University Essay Competition for 2011.
10 June 2011
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is pleased to congratulate one of its own, Rohan Wanigasekera, for his outstanding achievement as winner of the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) University Essay Competition for 2011.
Waikato Law Review Restructuring
6 May 2011
The Law Review is an annual publication put out by the University of Waikato Faculty of Law and features a range of articles from legal academics, practitioners and emerging academic authors and reflects Te Piringa's founding goals of examining the law in context, professionalism and promotion of biculturalism.
6 May 2011
The Law Review is an annual publication put out by the University of Waikato Faculty of Law and features a range of articles from legal academics, practitioners and emerging academic authors and reflects Te Piringa's founding goals of examining the law in context, professionalism and promotion of biculturalism.
Faculty welcomes NZLF Visiting Scholar Ben Boer
21 March 2011
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is delighted and honoured to welcome Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law Ben Boer from the University of Sydney. Professor Boer is the 2011 New Zealand Law Foundation's Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
21 March 2011
Te Piringa - Faculty of Law is delighted and honoured to welcome Emeritus Professor in Environmental Law Ben Boer from the University of Sydney. Professor Boer is the 2011 New Zealand Law Foundation's Distinguished Visiting Fellow.
Waikato strengthens its Canada links
29 October 2010
The first step on Waikato University's path to establish New Zealand's first Centre of Canadian Studies has begun with a large donation of books facilitated by the Canadian Government.
29 October 2010
The first step on Waikato University's path to establish New Zealand's first Centre of Canadian Studies has begun with a large donation of books facilitated by the Canadian Government.
Waikato grad wins Tauranga award
10 October 2010
A Tauranga solicitor and University of Waikato graduate has won a young professionals award in the Bay of Plenty.
10 October 2010
A Tauranga solicitor and University of Waikato graduate has won a young professionals award in the Bay of Plenty.
Europe-focused internship for Waikato law student
14 September 2010
University of Waikato law student Maria Collett-Bevan has won a summer internship at the New Zealand Europe Business Council (NZEBC).
14 September 2010
University of Waikato law student Maria Collett-Bevan has won a summer internship at the New Zealand Europe Business Council (NZEBC).
Waikato law students prove top negotiators
13 September 2010
Two Waikato University law students are to represent New Zealand at the World Negotiation Championships in Copenhagen next year.
13 September 2010
Two Waikato University law students are to represent New Zealand at the World Negotiation Championships in Copenhagen next year.
Masters student enjoys Maori focus
25 August 2010
Henare Waihape's future was mapped out from an early age. Largely raised by his Kuia, Henare was told he was going to do something useful with his life, "and you didn't argue with Nan". He was the first in his whānau to go to university.
25 August 2010
Henare Waihape's future was mapped out from an early age. Largely raised by his Kuia, Henare was told he was going to do something useful with his life, "and you didn't argue with Nan". He was the first in his whānau to go to university.
Acquiring a taste for law
20 August 2010
Secondary students interested in studying law at university can get a taste of courtroom action when they participate in Waikato University’s Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition.
20 August 2010
Secondary students interested in studying law at university can get a taste of courtroom action when they participate in Waikato University’s Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition.
PhD Scholarships - Fisheries, Energy, Coastal
18 August 2010
The University of Waikato and the University of Bremen are seeking top-quality doctoral students to undertake projects that will be part of the International Graduate School, INTERCOAST.
18 August 2010
The University of Waikato and the University of Bremen are seeking top-quality doctoral students to undertake projects that will be part of the International Graduate School, INTERCOAST.
No bar to secondary school mother's ambition
18 August 2010
When Danielle Caudwell fell pregnant as a teenager she was told her by friends her "life was over". She found out she was expecting her son Cameron at age 17 while in her final year at secondary school. However, after years of being a single mum, juggling fulltime work and commuting to studies at Waikato University, Ms Caudwell was recently admitted to the bar in the High Court at Rotorua.
18 August 2010
When Danielle Caudwell fell pregnant as a teenager she was told her by friends her "life was over". She found out she was expecting her son Cameron at age 17 while in her final year at secondary school. However, after years of being a single mum, juggling fulltime work and commuting to studies at Waikato University, Ms Caudwell was recently admitted to the bar in the High Court at Rotorua.
Samoa says Waikato good place to study
6 August 2010
Samoa recently welcomed delegates from the University of Waikato who visited to showcase the opportunities for Samoans to study in Hamilton.
6 August 2010
Samoa recently welcomed delegates from the University of Waikato who visited to showcase the opportunities for Samoans to study in Hamilton.
DEBSOC - Putting Waikato on the map!
19 July 2010
During the mid-year break, four Law students from the University of Waikato (Chamanthie Sinhalage, Cameron Harper, Channy Mao and Prineshan Moodley) travelled to Auckland to compete in the prestigious Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship.
19 July 2010
During the mid-year break, four Law students from the University of Waikato (Chamanthie Sinhalage, Cameron Harper, Channy Mao and Prineshan Moodley) travelled to Auckland to compete in the prestigious Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championship.
Faculty of Law celebrates 20 years
14 July 2010
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
14 July 2010
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
Te Huarahi Rangahau - The Journey of Research
17 June 2010
Twelve Waikato University students will be spending their semester break in Canada. The six management and six law students are all Maori postgraduate or senior undergraduate students who will be carrying out comparative research on management and law in New Zealand and Canada and the impact on the two countries' indigenous cultures.
17 June 2010
Twelve Waikato University students will be spending their semester break in Canada. The six management and six law students are all Maori postgraduate or senior undergraduate students who will be carrying out comparative research on management and law in New Zealand and Canada and the impact on the two countries' indigenous cultures.
Waikato University hosts debating contest
21 May 2010
One hundred Aucklanders and Wellingtonians descended on the University of Waikato in mid-May for the annual McLeod Thropy North Island novice debating tournament.
21 May 2010
One hundred Aucklanders and Wellingtonians descended on the University of Waikato in mid-May for the annual McLeod Thropy North Island novice debating tournament.
Off to court
13 May 2010
Former policeman, rugby player and bar owner Greg Burt is changing career again. He recently found out that he's got a position as a judge's clerk at the Supreme Court and will be heading to Wellington to begin the job when he finishes his Waikato law degree (with honours) at the end of the year.
13 May 2010
Former policeman, rugby player and bar owner Greg Burt is changing career again. He recently found out that he's got a position as a judge's clerk at the Supreme Court and will be heading to Wellington to begin the job when he finishes his Waikato law degree (with honours) at the end of the year.
Former High Court judge made honorary professor
7 May 2010
Justice David Baragwanath has been appointed Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato's Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.
7 May 2010
Justice David Baragwanath has been appointed Honorary Professor at the University of Waikato's Te Piringa - Faculty of Law.
New name for Faculty
4 May 2010
The University of Waikato's Law School is now known as Te Piringa – Faculty of Law.
4 May 2010
The University of Waikato's Law School is now known as Te Piringa – Faculty of Law.
Margaret Wilson named as first NZ-UK Link Visiting Professor to the UK
22 April 2010
Professor Margaret Wilson DCNZM, Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Waikato and former parliamentary speaker, has been awarded the inaugural Link Visiting Professorship to the UK.
22 April 2010
Professor Margaret Wilson DCNZM, Professor of Law and Public Policy at the University of Waikato and former parliamentary speaker, has been awarded the inaugural Link Visiting Professorship to the UK.
Top Scholarships to study volcanoes and efficiency in law
19 April 2010
Two University of Waikato students are among the four winners of the prestigious William Georgetti Scholarships, awarded each year for post-graduate study in a field that will benefit the social, cultural and economic development of New Zealand.
19 April 2010
Two University of Waikato students are among the four winners of the prestigious William Georgetti Scholarships, awarded each year for post-graduate study in a field that will benefit the social, cultural and economic development of New Zealand.
Battling for New Zealand
16 April 2010
National table tennis player Sarah Her-Lee has just struck lucky. The Waikato law and politics graduate has secured a sponsor, Auckland based Equity Law, to help her get to the World Table Tennis Championships in Russia next month. They have also offered her a job once her table tennis commitments are over.
16 April 2010
National table tennis player Sarah Her-Lee has just struck lucky. The Waikato law and politics graduate has secured a sponsor, Auckland based Equity Law, to help her get to the World Table Tennis Championships in Russia next month. They have also offered her a job once her table tennis commitments are over.
Honorary doctorate for human rights advocate
14 April 2010
An international advocate for human rights and former New Zealand Human Rights Commissioner is to receive the University of Waikato’s highest honour. Professor Margaret Bedggood QSO will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the University’s graduation ceremony on Thursday May 6.
14 April 2010
An international advocate for human rights and former New Zealand Human Rights Commissioner is to receive the University of Waikato’s highest honour. Professor Margaret Bedggood QSO will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate at the University’s graduation ceremony on Thursday May 6.
The busyness of the long distance swimmer
8 April 2010
Andrew Pullon is in the pool by 5am every weekday, attends university lectures and then goes swimming again in the evening. On top of his 18 plus hours in the pool each week, he does land-based training and competes in many and various competitions.
8 April 2010
Andrew Pullon is in the pool by 5am every weekday, attends university lectures and then goes swimming again in the evening. On top of his 18 plus hours in the pool each week, he does land-based training and competes in many and various competitions.
Aiming High
24 February 2010
Sarah Fuhrer aims high – she intends graduating with degrees in law and psychology and is training with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Paralympics in 2012 and beyond.
24 February 2010
Sarah Fuhrer aims high – she intends graduating with degrees in law and psychology and is training with the goal of representing New Zealand at the Paralympics in 2012 and beyond.
School welcomes Fulbright US Senior Scholar
8 January 2010
In A semester the School of Law welcomes Dr Howard S Schiffman, the 2010 Fulbright US Senior Scholar to New Zealand.
8 January 2010
In A semester the School of Law welcomes Dr Howard S Schiffman, the 2010 Fulbright US Senior Scholar to New Zealand.
Teach a man to fish
7 January 2010
For 52-year-old father of two and fishing enthusiast Andrew Cameron, returning to study two years ago was a matter of demonstrating good example
7 January 2010
For 52-year-old father of two and fishing enthusiast Andrew Cameron, returning to study two years ago was a matter of demonstrating good example
Health Law and Ethics Professor to visit
28 November 2009
Associate Professor Kate Diesfeld JD, is the Director of the National Centre for Health Law and Ethics at AUT University and she will be spending her sabbatical at the Waikato School of Law from 2 February 2010 to 31 May 2010.
28 November 2009
Associate Professor Kate Diesfeld JD, is the Director of the National Centre for Health Law and Ethics at AUT University and she will be spending her sabbatical at the Waikato School of Law from 2 February 2010 to 31 May 2010.
Attorney to the stars
25 November 2009
A man who knows and understands how the law works in Hollywood is coming to Hamilton to teach for a couple of weeks.
25 November 2009
A man who knows and understands how the law works in Hollywood is coming to Hamilton to teach for a couple of weeks.
Good things - like PhDs - take time
23 October 2009
It's been a long time between degrees for law student Nigel Christie. The Wellington-based student graduated with his Bachelor of Laws back in 1994 and this month he graduates with his PhD from the University of Waikato. His thesis looks at access to marriage for same sex couples.
23 October 2009
It's been a long time between degrees for law student Nigel Christie. The Wellington-based student graduated with his Bachelor of Laws back in 1994 and this month he graduates with his PhD from the University of Waikato. His thesis looks at access to marriage for same sex couples.
Law student wins energy scholarship
22 October 2009
Waikato University science and law student Catherine Kubs has won an Energy Law Association scholarship to attend a leading conference in Sydney on energy and natural resource law.
22 October 2009
Waikato University science and law student Catherine Kubs has won an Energy Law Association scholarship to attend a leading conference in Sydney on energy and natural resource law.
Successful negotiators
14 October 2009
A Waikato University law team has come runner up in the New Zealand negotiation competition.
14 October 2009
A Waikato University law team has come runner up in the New Zealand negotiation competition.
Hillary Medal awarded
1 October 2009
Congratulations to Tom Lane, receiving his medal from Acting Dean, Professor Al Gillespie at an award presentation in Auckland in August 2009, after completing his conjoint degree, Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws (BSocSc/LLB(Hons)) this year.
1 October 2009
Congratulations to Tom Lane, receiving his medal from Acting Dean, Professor Al Gillespie at an award presentation in Auckland in August 2009, after completing his conjoint degree, Bachelor of Social Science and Bachelor of Laws (BSocSc/LLB(Hons)) this year.
Labour Law in the spotlight
1 October 2009
Former labour minister and Attorney General Margaret Wilson will be presenting a paper at the International Society for Labour Social Security Law World Congress taking place in Australia next month.
1 October 2009
Former labour minister and Attorney General Margaret Wilson will be presenting a paper at the International Society for Labour Social Security Law World Congress taking place in Australia next month.
Professor Peter Spiller appointed District Court Judge
1 October 2009
Waikato academic Professor Peter Spiller, who holds six degrees and two doctorates, can now add district court judge to his impressive CV. Judge Spiller was previously Professor of Law at Waikato University and has written extensively on legal history and legal biography.
1 October 2009
Waikato academic Professor Peter Spiller, who holds six degrees and two doctorates, can now add district court judge to his impressive CV. Judge Spiller was previously Professor of Law at Waikato University and has written extensively on legal history and legal biography.
New Dean welcomed
1 October 2009
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
1 October 2009
The University of Waikato welcomed Professor Bradford Morse on to campus at the Te Kohina Marama Marae in September 2009 where he takes up his position as Dean at the School of Law. Professor Morse is from the University of Ottawa and his area of interest is indigenous issues.
Environmental Law Prize Awarded
1 October 2009
Full-time lawyer and part-time student Nikki Edwards has won Waikato University's annual environmental law prize, awarded by national law firm Simpson Grierson.
1 October 2009
Full-time lawyer and part-time student Nikki Edwards has won Waikato University's annual environmental law prize, awarded by national law firm Simpson Grierson.
Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship awarded
1 October 2009
Congratulations to Julia Steenson on being awarded the annual Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship for 2010-11.
1 October 2009
Congratulations to Julia Steenson on being awarded the annual Simpson Grierson Law Scholarship for 2010-11.
Law professor on Energy Cultures Project
1 October 2009
Waikato University law professor Barry Barton has won funding to research energy law as part of the Energy Cultures Project. The $1,050,000 project will investigate how society can adapt rapidly to achieve a low-energy, low-carbon future.
1 October 2009
Waikato University law professor Barry Barton has won funding to research energy law as part of the Energy Cultures Project. The $1,050,000 project will investigate how society can adapt rapidly to achieve a low-energy, low-carbon future.
Beginning a great career
1 October 2009
A local girl has no objection to coming back to Whangarei to launch her legal career. Read on stuff.co.nz
1 October 2009
A local girl has no objection to coming back to Whangarei to launch her legal career. Read on stuff.co.nz
NZ Herald: MP realises law-degree dream after 30 years
1 October 2009
In 1979, a young Tim Macindoe began studying law... Read
1 October 2009
In 1979, a young Tim Macindoe began studying law... Read
United Nations internship for Waikato student
1 October 2009
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is not the only one going to a UN posting in New York. Waikato University student Akanisi Nabalarua has been awarded an internship at the United Nations to work in the Rule of Law Unit.
1 October 2009
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is not the only one going to a UN posting in New York. Waikato University student Akanisi Nabalarua has been awarded an internship at the United Nations to work in the Rule of Law Unit.
Lawful ways to clean up lakes
1 October 2009
Lake pollution is a world-wide worry and scientists, environmentalists, economists, accountants and lawyers are all researching possible solutions. Arturo Fonseca, an environmental lawyer from Mexico has come to Waikato University to study the legal characteristics of successful market-based regulations such as nutrient trading schemes, to prevent what’s known as eutrophication of lakes.
1 October 2009
Lake pollution is a world-wide worry and scientists, environmentalists, economists, accountants and lawyers are all researching possible solutions. Arturo Fonseca, an environmental lawyer from Mexico has come to Waikato University to study the legal characteristics of successful market-based regulations such as nutrient trading schemes, to prevent what’s known as eutrophication of lakes.
Founding Law Dean returns to Waikato
1 October 2009
The former Speaker of the House, Margaret Wilson, has returned to the University of Waikato as Professor of Law and Public Policy.
1 October 2009
The former Speaker of the House, Margaret Wilson, has returned to the University of Waikato as Professor of Law and Public Policy.
Study seeks balance in managing release of sex offenders
1 October 2009
The key to managing the return of former sex offenders to the community is to focus on risk assessment, monitoring and helping them to reintegrate, according to University of Waikato researcher Jingchun Cao.
1 October 2009
The key to managing the return of former sex offenders to the community is to focus on risk assessment, monitoring and helping them to reintegrate, according to University of Waikato researcher Jingchun Cao.
No getting away from the law for the Clews
1 October 2009
There's no getting away from the law in the Clews household. Kit Clews has his own practice where Jenny is a legal executive and in her first year of a law degree at Waikato, while their daughter Laura is a second year law student.
1 October 2009
There's no getting away from the law in the Clews household. Kit Clews has his own practice where Jenny is a legal executive and in her first year of a law degree at Waikato, while their daughter Laura is a second year law student.
Done the degrees, now what about the Olympics?
1 October 2009
Law and horses - two good reasons to come to the Waikato. Tom Lane is graduating from Waikato University next week with a double law and arts degree. He's wanted to be a lawyer for as long as he can remember, and since he started riding horses at eight he's wanted to make the New Zealand eventing team at an Olympic Games.
1 October 2009
Law and horses - two good reasons to come to the Waikato. Tom Lane is graduating from Waikato University next week with a double law and arts degree. He's wanted to be a lawyer for as long as he can remember, and since he started riding horses at eight he's wanted to make the New Zealand eventing team at an Olympic Games.
Two Law doctoral scholarships
1 October 2009
Waikato is working with the University of Bremen on a major research project, Intercoast, bringing a range of disciplines to bear on coastal and marine studies. Thirteen PhD scholarships are now being advertised by Bremen. Two of the scholarships are in law.
1 October 2009
Waikato is working with the University of Bremen on a major research project, Intercoast, bringing a range of disciplines to bear on coastal and marine studies. Thirteen PhD scholarships are now being advertised by Bremen. Two of the scholarships are in law.
Waikato Law student lands job at Court of Appeal
1 October 2009
Law student Jeremy Upson will finish his degree at the end of the year and take up a job in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
1 October 2009
Law student Jeremy Upson will finish his degree at the end of the year and take up a job in the Court of Appeal in Wellington.
Masters scholarship for Willow-Jean Prime
1 October 2009
Willow-Jean Prime confidently walks in Maori and Pakeha worlds. She's fluent in Te Reo, she's a qualified lawyer, an advocate for her people and now she's studying for her Masters in Law. This year Willow-Jean was awarded Waikato University Law School's Haggie Scholarship - worth $5,000 and given annually to the most deserving all round Maori student studying for their Masters in Law.
1 October 2009
Willow-Jean Prime confidently walks in Maori and Pakeha worlds. She's fluent in Te Reo, she's a qualified lawyer, an advocate for her people and now she's studying for her Masters in Law. This year Willow-Jean was awarded Waikato University Law School's Haggie Scholarship - worth $5,000 and given annually to the most deserving all round Maori student studying for their Masters in Law.