Articles from ‘elocal magazine’ in ‘Social Issues’

New Law to Clarify Who Makes Decisions When You Can't

Government plans major overhaul of New Zealand's decision-making laws, placing human rights at the centre of a new legal framework for adults who lose decision-making capacity.

elocal magazine • Social Issues • 6 Aug 2026

The Government has committed to replacing New Zealand's decades-old law governing enduring powers of attorney and supported decision-making. The reforms aim to better protect the rights, wishes and autonomy of people who are unable to make some or all decisions for themselves. Report by eLocal: Based on reporting by Marc Daalder for Newsroom HERE · The Government has announced plans to repeal and replace the Protection of Personal and Property…

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