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Chapman Tripp: Maori Economy Soars to $68bn

Latest estimates from BERL (Business and Economic Research Limited) are that the asset base of the Māori economy was worth $68.7 billion at 2018. This does not reflect the effects of the COVID pandemic, but still represents very high growth. BERL’s estimate at 2013 in the same series was just $42.6b, while in 2017 the Māori economy […]

Expect class actions to become more common after the Supreme Court decision in Ross v Southern Response.

Chapman Tripp, New Zealand Law News, NZ Power Law Firms, Power Law Firms - New Zealand / November 30, 2020

Chapman Tripp – The Court found that the “opt out” class action – where all potential claimants are automatically included unless they take a positive step to remove themselves – is available under New Zealand law and is likely to become the default position, as it is in Australia. [adrotate banner=”105″] Background Mr and Mrs

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