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Chen Palmer is at the cutting edge of public law – so there’s always lots going on. Here you can find media releases, articles and presentations by us, and examples of our work in the news.
06 Jun 2013 / News articles
The issue of whether drug and alcohol tests unnecessarily intrude on employees’ privacy is ongoing, and the debate on whether to test and how has been shifted by legal and scientific developments in recent years.
31 May 2013 / News articles
Mai Chen on the decision by Christchurch City councillors enabling owners of Port Hills properties who have received a red-zone offer to apply to the council for funding to erect a private rockfall protection structure (RPS).
31 May 2013 / News articles
Senior Associate James Dunne discusses the removal of knighthoods in the Sir Douglas Graham case
31 May 2013 / News articles
Judge's talents highlight benefits of an open system where the courts are free to rule against the government.
28 May 2013 / News articles
Mai Chen speaking at Le Tautua Emerging Leaders
20 May 2013 / News articles
Hon Pita Sharples speech at the Launch of the Maori Law Toolbox
16 May 2013 / News articles
Launch of Chen Palmer’s nationwide stocktake on the issues and challenges facing Post Settlement Governance Entities
16 May 2013 / Media releases
Chen Palmer hosted a forum in Wellington last night on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing Iwi Post-Settlement Governance Entities.
14 May 2013 / News articles
Mai Chen says it may be difficult to reconcile the interests of Maori with the rest of New Zealand in a written constitution.
14 May 2013 / News articles
Mai Chen on the Auckland Wellington debate and the GCSB Bill.