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Added: 20/05/2012
This article investigates the adequacy of New Zealand's regulation of medical products produced by nanotechnology and containing nanomaterials. Given the possible marketing for nanomedicines and the growing evidence of their potential risks, this article proposes amendment of the Medicines Act 1981 (NZ) to address the novel challenges posed by nanomedicines.
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Added: 17/05/2012
This session keeps you informed about the latest developments in employment law, with particular focus on: • The effects of new legislation and amendments • What’s coming down the pipeline • Implications of case law on current practices
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Added: 17/05/2012
The recent earthquakes in Canterbury have caused significant disruption and destruction. There can be no doubt that the earthquakes have had an unprecedented impact on buildings, their owners’ and their tenants. In this paper, Rachael examines the impact that the earthquakes have had on lease arrangements and the ripple on impact that this will have on the principles of leasing in the future.
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Added: 17/05/2012
What role should Iwi play in investment of infrastructure? In this comprehensive overview Hamiora covers various possible models for partnership and co-investment and the risks and benefits of each. Hamiora emphasises that there is no one cook-cutter approach and that partnership should be always considered in the context relative to Iwi strategy, financial capacity, asset focus and needs.
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Added: 17/05/2012
Advance Care Planning (ACP) is a "process of discussion and shared planning for future health care of an individual and provides an opportunity for an individual to develop and express their preferences for care...informed by an understanding of their current and anticipated future health statusand the treatment and care options available". This whitepaper is intended to be a guide to ACPs, explaining the limitations as well as the risk and benefits for both medical professional and patients.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Understand business case development and evaluation for making critical decisions. Bruce takes you through 5 distinct phases that contribute to building a good business case, including presentation tips.
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Added: 26/03/2012
A guide of the how-tos of implementing a restructuring, along with Redeployment & Reassignment pitfalls – and how to avoid them. This paper also includes case study examples & scenarios e.g. what to do when an employee would prefer redundancy vs. a new role.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Read about the restrictions on providing immigration advice, and an overview of the relevant work visa categories in New Zealand. There are tips for liaising with Immigration New Zealand and an overview of the timeframes needed for visa approvals. Tax considerations are also described.
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Added: 26/03/2012
Examine the use of a Performance Management / Business Excellence framework to improve performance in a Facilities Management unit.This presentation includes notes pertaining to the Balridge criteria which were developed by the US Department of Commerce to reflect successful management practices. The 7 Balridge criteria are described and analysed as well as being put into the context of Facilities Management.
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Added: 26/03/2012
The Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (“MCAA”) came into force on 1 April 2011, after the repealing of the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 (FSA). This paper discusses the latest legislation on the foreshore and seabed.
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