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Keep up to date with our latest news and events.
Governance leaders offer advice for future-proofing boards 5 Nov 2021
Five experienced leaders and Distinguished Alumnae from the University of Waikato have shared insights on governance and leadership in New Zealand and how to futureproof boards.
Celebrating 30 years of new frontiers: Te Piringa Faculty of Law 2 Sep 2021
In 1991, when Te Piringa - Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato opened its doors, it was the beginning of a new approach to legal education in New Zealand.
Chief Human Rights Commissioner recognised with Honorary Doctorate 29 Jun 2021
New Zealand’s Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt has received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Waikato in recognition of his significant contributions to global human rights and equality.
New Pro Vice-Chancellor focused on bringing a human dimension to tackle some of the big problems of our time 25 Feb 2021
Professor Patrick Leman has been appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor to the Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences (ALPSS) at the University of Waikato, joining from senior roles at King’s College London.
New Dean of Law at the University of Waikato 18 Mar 2020
Professor Alpana Roy has joined the University of Waikato as Dean, Te Piringa Faculty of Law.
Waikato student wins elite cycling title ahead of world cup 21 Nov 2019
Student Ally Wollaston claims first place ahead of cycling world cup
Public Lecture: Chemical Weapons and Other Atrocities: Contrasting Responses to the Syrian Crisis 12 Jul 2018
2018 NZLF DVF Professor Tim McCormack will review the responses of the international community to the many atrocities committed in Syria during 8 years of the civil conflict
CEREL EVENT 2018: Poland in its Neighbourhood: Climate Change and Energy Policy in Changing Times 16 May 2018
Recently students from the Te Piringa - Faculty of Law had the opportunity to hear Dr Maciej M. Sokołowski speak around climate change and energy policy in the EU.
CEREL Student Event: Power of the Paris Agreement 13 Sep 2017
The accord is a hopeful start to addressing climate change. But it is far more than simply a mechanism for cutting carbon.
CEREL Public Event: Reinventing Paradise 13 Sep 2017
The Resource Management Act was a great breakthrough 26 years ago. It gave us a legal and regulatory framework for attempting to balance economic development against our impact on the environment.
CEREL Seminar Series 16 May 2018
The accord is a hopeful start to addressing climate change. But it is far more than simply a mechanism for cutting carbon.
Working with Lawyers in Environmental Management 30 Aug 2017
Two senior Hamilton City Council figures are our guests to explain how they use legal services and how their lawyers contribute in strategy and on particular matters.
NZLSA Conference Week 23 Aug 2017
New Zealand’s best and brightest law students will descend on the University of Waikato.
Honouring Doug Arcus 6 Jun 2017
The University of Waikato celebrated the contributions of Doug Arcus to the University.
Electric vehicles returned to the University of Waikato 4 May 2017
The troupe rolled onto The University of Waikato campus on May 4th.
Electric vehicles return to the University of Waikato 4 May 2017
Electric Vehicles are returning to the University on Thursday 4 May 2017 as part of the #LeadingtheCharge Road Trip from Bluff to Cape Reinga.
Caribbean Cabana Night Quiz 9 Apr 2017
Students battled with Law Academics over a range of topics.
CEREL Student Event: Career Pathways in Environmental and Resources Law 5 Apr 2017
A panel presentation will present interesting insights into career paths in the environmental and resources areas that law opens up.
2017 Scholarships for Energy and Natural Resources Law Studies 26 Mar 2017
Even though next year may seem a long way off to make plans for, here’s a superb opportunity for support for graduate study. Waikato students have preferential rights to apply for this scholarship.
Sir Geoffrey Palmer Presentation 20 Mar 2017
Sir Geoffrey Palmer will present his thoughts of the question “should the rules by which public power is exercised all be written down in one place, so New Zealanders can find and understand them?”
CEREL and For Change: Quiz Night 14 Mar 2017
Caribbean Cabanna quiz night. Put your beach gear on and battle your lectuers
CEREL Student Event: Career Pathways in Environmental and Resources Law 31 Aug 2016
A panel presentation will present interesting insights into career paths in the environmental and resources areas that law opens up.
Environmental officer job opportunity 8 Aug 2016
Auckland/Waikato Fish & Game is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Environmental Officer to join their Hamilton team.
CEREL Student Event - How did we get the Resource Management Act? The Process of RMA Policy Making 27 Jul 2016
Margaret Wilson will present her thoughts of “How did we get the RMA?” Hear the story behind this Act and the struggle to retain its principles. Who were the key policy and political players? Come and learn about the process of policy making and law reform.
Leading The Charge: Electric Vehicles for a Better New Zealand 11 Apr 2016
You are invited to the Hamilton stop of #LeadingTheCharge: Electric Vehicles for a Better New Zealand road trip. EVs will be displayed on campus and a workshop will be run providing an insight into the obstacles that EVs have faced in the US, an overview of University of Waikato research into EV policy choices for New Zealand, and more.
The TPPA and New Zealand Environmental Law - CEREL Student Event 23 Mar 2016
What is the possible effect of the investment provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) on the protection and man-agement of New Zealand’s environment?
Making good policy for electric vehicles in NZ 1 Mar 2016
Professor Barry Barton has teamed up with Dr Peter Schütte from Bremen University to write this new research report. The report analyses the laws and policy measures that can be put in place to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in the light vehicle fleet.
Electric Vehicle Policy: New Zealand in a Comparative Context 1 Mar 2016
Professor Barry Barton has teamed up with Dr Peter Schütte from Bremen University to write a research report which analyses the laws and policy measures that can be put in place to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles in the light vehicle fleet.
CEREL Student Event: Climate Change and Law in the Run-up To the Paris Meeting 14 Oct 2015
The governments of more than 190 nations will gather in Paris Conference from November 30th – 11 December 2015. The conference hopes to achieve a new international agreement on the climate applicable to all countries.
CEREL Twilight Seminar: "Biodiversity in Development" 21 Sep 2015
The speakers will address the need for strategic change and specific practical action. They will analyze particular innovative tools and approaches, and the special challenge of complex environments such as the coastal marine area. The session will be followed by a panel discussion.
CEREL Student Event: From Crime to Climate Change - Sean Rush 22 Jul 2015
A practitioner whose carved out a distinctive niche talks about energy and resources law and about career paths that law opens up.
Research explores geothermal law framework 15 Jul 2015
A lack of clarity surrounding geothermal resource management has prompted new research by a University of Waikato masters student.
CEREL Student Presentations 25 Mar 2015
Geothermal minerals laws clarified 18 Feb 2015
A new report by a leading natural resources legal expert aims to clear up issues around the ownership of minerals found in geothermal fluids.
The Current Offshore Environmental Developments in New Zealand 3 Nov 2014
Intern position with Environmental Defence Society 5 Sep 2014
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is looking for an intern to work full or part-time during the upcoming university summer holiday.
CEREL Student Event - The Offshore Environment: Recent Developments 23 Jul 2014
CEREL presents a panel discussion for CEREL students and others interested in the field: Ingrid Leersnyder, Chris Battershill, Al Gillespie, and Barry Barton.