...Elizabeth Toomey Purpose On 12 November 2018, New Zealand's Land Transfer Act 2017 came into force. The purpose of this paper is to pinpoint some of the significant changes in the Act that challenge the fundamental concepts of the Torrens system of registration. Design/methodology/approach...

...Thomas Gibbons Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test existing theoretical models relating to management agreements and “developer abuse” in relation to multi‐unit housing developments through applying them to a new jurisdiction: New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach The paper uses...

... © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2013 --> Australia Comparative damages issues Consequential loss Damages England Liquidated New Zealand Wales Article Type: 2012 Awards for Excellence From: International Journal of Law in the Built Environment, Volume 5, Issue 1...

...Kenneth Palmer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the legal liability of local authorities in New Zealand for the issue of building consents and inspection, in respect of domestic homes where the property proves to be faulty. A local authority may be liable for economic loss. The duty...

...Maree Chetwin Purpose The paper aims to examine the judicial approach to some aspects of contract damages in England and Wales, Australia and New Zealand. Design/methodology/approach The paper is an analysis of judgments of the three jurisdictions and academic commentary. Findings...