Delve into a wealth of research and analysis on issues related to public law.
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New Zealand public law
The Centre explores New Zealand public law issues concerning the constitution, administrative law, and a wide range of areas of governance.
Read moreComparative public law
The Centre engages with public law issues outside New Zealand, taking a broad approach to comparative public law.
Read morePublic international law
As well as looking at the relationship between the state and individuals, we examine relationships between states and other international actors.
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COVID-19 and Beyond
NZCPL scholars have collaborated with law academics from around New Zealand on a project examining the legal implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Global video series
In this collaborative project, legal scholars from 50 countries shared their perspectives on government responses to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Meet the Director
Professor Joel Colón-Ríos is the current Director of the New Zealand Centre for Public Law.