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Different theories of private law and how it leads to different solutions to concrete legal questions. This course explores some of the main schools of normative thought in contemporary private law theory. It examines the key concepts and values associated with each theory before considering different theoretical frameworks for understanding two of the main categories of private law: property and contract.

Different theories of private law and how it leads to different solutions to concrete legal questions. This course explores some of the main schools of normative thought in contemporary private law theory. It examines the key concepts and values associated with each theory before considering different theoretical frameworks for understanding two of the main categories of private law: property and contract.

Examines important aspects of international air and space law using examples of how the international law has been implemented and applied in the New Zealand legal system including topical aviation industry issues.

An examination of the law and the policy considerations that relate to residential housing including: the historical development and current state of residential tenancy protection legislation; the relationship between social policy and housing regulation; human rights and social equity considerations; economic measures to achieve government policy objectives for housing; regulating the private rental market; property rights and security of tenure issues; ‘consumer protection' measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; housing and natural disasters; retirement housing; new forms of housing ownership; and dispute resolution.

An examination of the law and the policy considerations that relate to residential housing including: the historical development and current state of residential tenancy protection legislation; the relationship between social policy and housing regulation; human rights and social equity considerations; economic measures to achieve government policy objectives for housing; regulating the private rental market; property rights and security of tenure issues; ‘consumer protection' measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; housing and natural disasters; retirement housing; new forms of housing ownership; and dispute resolution.

An examination of the law and policy relating to residential housing including: human rights and social equity considerations; the role of government and social policy on housing; forms of housing ownership; residential tenancy legislation; regulating the private rental market; measures to ensure safe and habitable housing; retirement housing; housing for disabled persons; and housing following natural disasters.

The history, philosophy, and ethics of humanity's treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.

The history, philosophy, and ethics of humanity's treatment of animals; relevant legislation and case law. Topics include: the development of the humane movement; consideration of whether all animals should be treated as property and the justification for such an approach; the development of animal protection legislation and what it does for animals; and the emergence of a concept of Animal Rights; the use of animals in farming, entertainment, research, and in a companion animal context; enforcement and sentencing of animal welfare offending; and international trends and developments in animal law.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

The history, nature and evolution of the Common Law; common law reasoning; the interaction of case law and legislation in a common law system.

Study of selected contemporary issues in real property. Topics may include: legal theory of real property; the constitution and takings of private property; state regulation of private property; the law of public recreational access, particularly to the waterfront; indigenous challenges to Crown ownership and governance of land, including the beds of water bodies and national parks; the aims of the Torrens system; and implications of reform of the Land Transfer Act 1952, in particular relating to land covenants, fraud and exceptions to indefeasibility.

The doctrinal history of the law of contract, tort and unjust enrichment from the twelfth century to the twentieth century. Original primary materials in the form of case law and legal treatises are considered.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.

Participation in and report on an approved project involving at least 75 hours with an approved organisation in a community context, and evaluation of the issues arising therefrom.