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2024 National Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition. Congratulations to the winners!!

We had an incredible turnout this year for our 2024 National Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition! With 18 schools and 34 teams of primarily Year 12 and 13 students registering from around Aotearoa, the competition was a great success! 👩‍⚖️✨

We're thrilled to announce the results of this year's mooting competition.

🥇Congratulations to Rototuna Senior High School Team "Rototuna Lion" for taking the top spot. The team was represented by Lucia Sasso, Maryam Falak Falaah, and Ellen Li, all Year 12 students. Special shoutout to Lucia Sasso for earning the title of Best Individual Mooter—what an outstanding achievement!

🥈 Hamilton Boys' High School Team "HBHS 2" put up a brilliant fight, securing the runner-up position with commendable performances from Tanyon Osborne, Terrence Fu, and Connor Downey-Parish.

🏅 And a big round of applause to Monica Ataahua Ngaire Young from Whangārei Girls' High School for her exceptional skills recognised as Best Māori Mooter.

Thank you to all the schools and teams who participated—your dedication and passion made this year's competition one for the books! 📚 Thanks also to competition supporters McCaw Lewis Lawyers and Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa - The Māori Law Society.

We look forward to our next National Secondary Schools’ Mooting Competition and the next round of talented mooters! 🌟



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Congratulations, Dr. Valmaine Toki!

Dr Valmaine Toki (Ngāti Rehua, Ngātiwai, Ngāpuhi), a distinguished Professor in Law at the University of Waikato, has been named Chair of the United Nations’ Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP).

Professor Toki previously served on the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and is a leading advocate for global Indigenous rights. She is the first Māori and New Zealander to hold these prestigious positions.

Congratulations Professor Toki on this great achievement! 🎉

Read more about her appointment 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wLsvw
NZ Herald 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wLsvy



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"The Future of Law: Tradition, Innovation, the Environment, and Beyond …" by Professor Trevor Daya-Winterbottom

"The Future of Law: Tradition, Innovation, the Environment, and Beyond …" by Professor Trevor Daya-Winterbottom

Join us for an insightful lecture delving into the evolution of law. Professor Trevor Daya-Winterbottom will explore four pivotal themes. Firstly, he will reflect on the influence of tradition in shaping our legal system. Secondly, he will illustrate the Law's capacity for innovation through landmark developments from the 19th and 20th centuries. Thirdly, he will scrutinise contemporary advances in environmental law, with a spotlight on climate change litigation. Lastly, he will gaze into the future, examining ethical challenges stemming from global financial crises, movements like 'me too', and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence and new technologies on legal education and practice.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a world-leading expert and gain insight into the skills required by tomorrow's lawyers.

📍 Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts
⏰ 5.45pm
📅 Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Register now 👉 https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/professorial-lecture-by-trevor-daya-winterbottom-tickets-919729725367



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Congratulations to Professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren!

Professor Tafaoimalo Tologata Leilani Tuala-Warren has been appointed Dean of Te Piringa Faculty of Law at the University of Waikato.

Professor Tuala-Warren has been part of the University since the 1990s, having completed a Bachelor's and Master of Laws. She began her legal career in Samoa and later received a University of Waikato Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022.

We invite you to read more about Professor Tuala-Warren's career and her appointment as New Zealand’s first Dean of Law of Pacific descent.
Our Story 👉 https://www.waikato.ac.nz/news-events/news/new-zealands-first-pacific-dean-of-law/
Radio Samoa 👉 https://radiosamoa.co.nz/ua-filifilia-le-tamaitai-o.../
Samoa Global News 👉 https://samoaglobalnews.com/167909-2-dean-faculty-of-law.../

Mooting Competition 2024.
Well done to the students who participated! It was great to see everyone here!

Congratulations to Rachel Tan, Lecturer in Law (Cyber Law), whose article entitled "Legislative Strategies to Tackle Misinformation and Disinformation: Lessons from Global Jurisdictions” has just been published in the Special Edition of the Australasian Parliamentary Review on Freedom of Speech, Debate and Information, Spring/Summer 2023. 👏

An alumna of The University of Waikato and Bond University, Australia, Rachel is pursuing her Doctoral studies, looking at the durability of New Zealand’s legislations to regulate online hate speech on social media platforms.

Rachel's research area of interest is in cyberlaw, particularly in the challenges of regulating social media. This is the first article she has written from her new base at the University's Tauranga campus, where all Te Piringa – Faculty of Law programmes can now be studied in full. 🎉

READ Rachel’s article 👉 https://bit.ly/3SKRiYw

Find out more about studying Law with us 👉 https://bit.ly/40OGE4Q




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Join us to hear from Professor Valmaine Toki, the first New Zealander appointed to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the first New Zealander appointed to the Human Rights Council to the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Event details

When: Thursday 16 November 2023, 5.30 pm drinks and nibbles for 6 pm lecture
Where: Administrator House, 5 O'Connell Street, Auckland Central
Tickets: $40 for AWLA members and $50 for non-members
RSVP: By 5 pm on Friday 10 November 2023.


You can register for the Dame Silvia Lecture here- https://awla.org.nz/dame-silvia-cartwright-lecture-2023/

A huge congratulations to Giorgia Robertson who graduated yesterday with a Bachelor of Laws in Waikato University's beautiful new The Pā building. Now a member of the Property and Commercial team, Giorgia joined Holland Beckett in 2017 and worked as a legal secretary while she embarked on "5 long years" of study to gain her degree. Well done!

Join Tompkins Wake and The University of Waikato for a public lecture on Wednesday, 6 September at 5.30pm at the university's Tauranga campus, where we’re privileged to have Natalie Coates as the guest lecturer.

From Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, and Tūhourangi, Natalie Coates is a partner at Kāhui Legal where she advises clients on Te Tiriti o Waitangi, public law, tikanga and the law, Māori land law, and indigenous rights.

Most recently she has been involved in a number of high-profile matters where tikanga and the Treaty of Waitangi have been at the centre. Drawing from her own experiences, she will talk about the movement towards greater recognition of tikanga within the legal system.

For more details on the public lecture or to RSVP, please click the link below. This event is free to attend but space is limited. Drinks and nibbles will be provided after the lecture.

https://bit.ly/47SjWvK

REMINDER: STUDENTS CAN EARN SOME EXTRA $$$

Supervisors encourage your students to participate by submitting an abstract for Te Wānanga o Ngā Kete Postgraduate Conference.

The Conference takes place on 9-10 November 2023 in S Block.

PhD, MA and Honours students studying at any NZ university in Law, the Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related disciplines are invited to submit a 200 word abstract. Presenters will each be allocated 15 minutes to present their research, followed by 5 minutes for questions.

And there are prizes!!!
$500 - Best Paper each day
$500 - Rangahua Māori
$500 - Moananuiākea prize

The deadline to submit an abstract is 1 September 2023 (submit here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Wrp0-JRfokwPDEOu6S6D9gONjR3aJS1-DhGiEt_F0ouisg/viewform )

For further info email [email protected]

Double appointment at Waikato a “landmark moment” for New Zealand as a Pacific nation Two new appointments at the University of Waikato, including New Zealand's first Pacific woman to be appointed a Professor in Law, marks a meaningful step towards greater diversity and representation in academia.

ALPSS Post Graduates WhatsApp Group Invite

2023 ALPSS Postgraduate Conference
The 2023 conference will be IN PERSON at the University of Waikato.
We invite 200-word abstracts from students studying at any New Zealand university in Law, the Arts, Social Sciences, Psychology, or related disciplines. This event provides an opportunity for postgraduate students to share their ideas and research in a supportive, professional and congenial environment.
Presenters will each be allocated 15 minutes to present their research, followed by 5 minutes for questions. There will be approximately 30 presentation slots at the conference: these will be allocated upon receipt and acceptance of each individual submission, so it is a good idea to send in your abstract as soon as you have it ready.
Submit your abstract here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2Wrp0-JRfokwPDEOu6S6D9gONjR3aJS1-DhGiEt_F0ouisg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2lTBuF8jvkHVJaOAe8YvSqQ39k61eYuM0KKmFrwmueLkCtMgQ8EUtwLpU

Meet our current student Sammie Nginingini. 👋😀

Sammie is originally from Hamilton Boys' High School and is currently in his final year of studying the Bachelor of Laws majoring in Law and Pacific Indigenous Studies. He's also currently the President of our Pacific Law Students Association.

Since studying here at Waikato, Sammie has achieved many accomplishments, including undertaking an exciting summer internship at the Department of the Prime Minister (DPMC) and Cabinet (New Zealand). 💼

The internship involved Sammie doing a research policy and investigating whether the public commission should incorporate a hybrid work model within the public sector. He also worked with the legal council to update relevant legislation and case laws on certain issues.

Once he graduates, Sammie is hoping to practice Criminal Law as a Crown Prosecutor as a way of giving back to his people and the community. ❤️

"I'm hoping to further develop my skills and knowledge in the legal sector as well as the culture of the indigenous people," says Sammie.

"I love the academic culture here. The motto of our Pacific community here at Waikato is “IMUA” which means moving forward, not individually, but moving forward as a collective."



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The WILA Feminist Moot 2023 will take place from Monday 8th to Thursday 11th May (all starting at 6pm). Sign ups now open - available for all law students.

🤍 FEMINIST MOOT SIGN UP 🤍

The WILA Feminist Moot 2023 Sign ups are now open ! ✨

This is a moot that deals with modern day issues affecting women, with practical application of feminist theory. This competition is open to all law students 💫

The competition runs from Monday 8th to Thursday 11th of May all starting at 6pm. You will need to be available for all dates ‼️

We will be running a workshop on Thursday the 27th of April for all teams!

Sign ups close on Sunday the 30th April at 5pm - poster says 28th but it is now 30th 🤠

Any questions please email [email protected] 🤍

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelTNv6gTtUhDVD_D9yFZpk3QaGkkT_YDHs3W9II6_DBeuhWg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Are you a Waikato University student who wants to meet new people, share what you love about the University and get paid for it? 👥

We're looking for casual Student Ambassadors for our Hamilton and Tauranga campuses, who have completed at least one year of study. 📚

Student Ambassadors represent us at events and expos on campus and around the country, speaking with prospective students and their parents about everything Waikato University has to offer. 📢

Apply now 👉https://fal.cn/3wLuo





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Are you a Waikato student who's ready to meet employers, build your network, and learn more about your chosen field / industry? 🤔👔

If so, check out our Business, Management and Law Careers Expo on Thursday 16th March 2023 from 11am - 2pm at the Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts and Gallery 👉 http://bit.ly/3JqJ5n8



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Ally Wollaston wins third gold at UCI Nations Cup track meet in Jakarta The NZ team picked up six medals and secured valuable points to help Kiwi riders gain entrance to the the world champs and next year's Olympics.

Congratulations to all the participants and presenters in the 2022 ALPSSGrad Postgraduate Conference. If you would like to see who the winners are, go to https://www.waikato.ac.nz/fass/conferences/alpssgrad

Many thanks to those who helped chair, judge and present during the recent ALPSS Postgraduate Conference, as well as organise the event! It was wonderful for us to all come together in person (actually, face to face) again after the Covid lockdowns and to rekindle our joint excitement for the innovative and inspiring research that our graduate students are involved in. (Andreea S. Calude - Acting Associate Dean Postgraduate, ALPSS).

Do you want to stand a chance to WIN a $100 Prezzy card?

As a University of Waikato student all you need to do to go into the draw for this Prezzy card is to give 15 minutes of your time to complete a survey about what you know about cheating and plagiarism at Universities (as part of a NZ-wide research project about academic integrity in NZ universities).

This survey is completely anonymous.

There is one $100 Prezzy card up for grabs for this University of Waikato draw. To get your name in the draw, complete the survey here https://auckland.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5btzrtCKiGGVFuC?fbclid=IwAR199sKHAZ9JO48BgrgF2MGgxZ_XI9lQ6_GFrzq8pe5VBQQtvHklC6k-ZBs

For any further questions, contact Dr. Chelsea Blickem (lead researcher) by emailing her at [email protected]

This year the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC - COP27) will be taking place in Sharm el-Sheikh (Egypt) from 6 – 18 November 2022. However, to make it all more accessible this year, many of the climate law and governance events are taking place online. So, if you want to participate in this year’s upcoming series of climate law and governance events, as well as join the Climate Pledge Registry, you are able to by registering for these:

Climate Law and Governance Day (11 November 2022) – https://www.climatelawgovernance.org/clgi-cop27/

Climate Law Specialisation Course (13 November 2022) –
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-law-and-governance-specialisation-course-tickets-437213957717?fbclid=IwAR0oTs3eEnEjhHuQD0SKM_C5gsmScEraXP6QewC4WIURuVcx-kjLFXXLNro

Join the Climate Pledge Registry –
https://www.climatelawgovernance.org/registry/

Temiloluwa Fayomi celebrated her graduation surrounded by family, saying they’ve been her source of inspiration. ❤️ The family moved to New Zealand 10 years ago from in search of a better future and opportunities.

Temiloluwa recently received her Bachelor of Laws with a second major in Political Science from the University of Waikato. 🎓

"I'm so excited, it was a tough four years. There were times in there where I wasn't sure if I was able to get through, so it's good to be done," she says.

"I've wanted to be a lawyer since I was 7. As a little kid, I could never stand the fact of someone being treated unfairly, so it was a natural progression for me."

Congratulations Temiloluwa! ✨



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Jack McManaway is a master of a few sporting codes. It was his volleyball prowess that netted him a place on the University of Waikato Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship programme. He's now in his second year studying a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business.

This year, the former Aquinas College Tauranga and Tauranga Boys' College student has been selected to compete overseas in both beach volleyball and basketball championships. 🏐🏀

Jack has been selected for the New Zealand Universities 1st Team for the FISU World University Beach Volleyball Championships in Brazil. It's the first time a male competitor from the University of Waikato has been selected to compete at the World Universities’ Beach Volleyball event.

The 21-year-old’s trip to Brazil in early September will be followed by one to Turkey after his University basketball team won the University and Tertiary Sport NZ (UTSNZ) National Tertiary Champs for 3x3 Basketball. That win meant the team qualified for the FISU World University Basketball Championships (3x3) in Istanbul in late October. It’s also the first time Waikato University has won the UTSNZ event and qualified for the world championships.

“I feel very fortunate to be part of both teams as we make history for the University of Waikato on the world stage,” says Jack.

Read more about Jack's journey 👉 bit.ly/3QGOp7m

If you have leadership capabilities, excel academically, and have achieved in a sport or creative and performing art, the Sir Edmund Hillary Scholarship could be for you!

Valued up to $10,000 per year of your undergraduate degree, this scholarship opportunity allows you to pursue your passion while you study. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/3JA0msE

⏰ Applications close tomorrow, Wednesday 31 August.



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A Waikato University law academic has obtained funding for research in digital public safety and law enforcement.

Dr Michael Dizon is a Senior Lecturer in Te Piringa Faculty of Law and is involved in a project called Public Safety and Law Enforcement in the Digital Age: Horizon-scanning Existing and Emerging Technologies.

Michael and the university are partnering with Royal United Services Institute - a UK-based defence and security think tank. The project will look at the implications of technologies such as quantum computing and artificial intelligence on public safety and law enforcement in New Zealand. It’ll also look at social, economic and policy issues concerning privacy, freedom of expression, cybersecurity and cybercrime, as well as possible impacts on tangata whenua and the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The law tends to lag behind and play catch-up to technical advancements. Projects like this help the government and relevant stakeholders to get ahead and be better prepared for the challenges and opportunities.

Michael also recently received the Thomson Reuters Award for Research Excellence in Law. The award is in recognition of his involvement in major technology law projects both here and abroad and his research publications in international and national law journals on the topic of encryption regulation.





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What’s the Average Graduate Salary in New Zealand? As graduation approaches, one burning question may be on your mind––what exactly can I expect to make as a new grad? Here at GradNewZealand, we have the answer.

Do you know someone who has excelled in sports or art? Nominate them for the University of Waikato Blues Award. 🏆

The awards recognise students and non-students who play a valuable role in the University of Waikato sport and the creative/performing arts scene, either through coaching or administrating. 🏅

The annual awards began in 1971 and are one of our strongest traditions. There are categories for individual and team achievements, emerging talent, and for service to sports or the arts. 🏉🎨

For more information, including previous winners and to submit a nomination 👉 https://fal.cn/3q75b.

Entries close on Sunday, 7 August 2022.



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Inga Tamou from student learning will be in the ALPSS Foyer every Tuesday from 10am -12pm (starting on the 24th May).

Students will be able to drop-in and discuss anything about their learning - navigating Moodle, time management, planning assignments, coping with readings, through to writing assignments.