University of Auckland

The general principles of contract law including the formation of contracts at common law, New Zealand contract legislation, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract. An introduction to the general principles of agency.

These notes are ready to be taken into the open book exam for contract law. The general principles of contract law including the formation of contracts at common law, New Zealand contract legislation, breach of contract, and remedies for breach of contract. An introduction to the general principles of agency.

The general principles of civil liability for non-consensual wrongs. The principles of liability applying to selected torts, including the intentional torts such as: assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, trespass to land, wrongs to goods, negligence, strict liability, nuisance and defamation. The law relating to compensation for personal injury.

These notes are ready to be taken into the open book exam for tort law. The general principles of civil liability for non-consensual wrongs. The principles of liability applying to selected torts, including intentional torts such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, trespass to land, wrongs to goods, negligence, strict liability, nuisance, and defamation. The law relating to compensation for personal injury.

The principles and workings of the New Zealand constitution; the powers, privileges, and immunities of the three branches of government; the exercise and control of public power; and the relationship between the individual and the State (including the position of Māori under the Treaty of Waitangi).

An introduction to the principles and practice of New Zealand criminal law; an analysis of doctrines of liability including defenses to criminal charges; a study in detail of selected indictable and summary offenses; and a critical survey of the chief elements of procedure relating to offenses chargeable indictably or summarily.

An overview of the classification, sources, and operation of core aspects of New Zealand law, including state law and Tikanga Māori. An introduction to other sources, perspectives, and explanations of the law.

Examines how firms compete. Focuses on the frameworks and tools needed to make sense of the competitive landscape in order to formulate and implement strategies. Considers the challenges and constraints that managers face in increasingly complex environments and industries.

An introduction to theories of the nature, functions and origins of law and legal systems, including sources of law; comparative concepts of law; an overview of constitutional and legal arrangements in New Zealand, including the role of the courts; the operation of the legal system in historical and contemporary New Zealand with a focus on concepts of property rights, the Treaty of Waitangi, Treaty Settlements and proposals for constitutional change.

A study of the modern literature on exchange rate markets, exchange rate determination and the implications of exchange rate movements for various economic issues. Students will gain an understanding of why exchange rates change, of financial market arrangements, and of the reasons for, and implications of, recent events in international financial markets.