In late 2023, the coalition government between the National, ACT and New Zealand First took office. The National/ACT coalition agreement stated that the Government would repeal s 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. The repeal policy originated with ACT and ACT MP Karen Chhour became the Minister for Children.

A landowner unsuccessfully attempted to recover compensation from the Crown for its alleged failure to abate a rock fall hazard arising from neighbouring ‘red zoned’ land.

The Court of Appeal upheld the Employment Court’s decision in E tū Inc & Anor v Raiser Operations BV & Ors finding that the true nature of the relationship between Uber and its drivers, was one of employment. The Court clarified the test to be applied under section 6 of the Employment Relations Act 2000.