Te Piringa, Faculty of Law - University of Waikato

17/02/2026

Join us 4.30–5.30pm (NZDT), Friday 20 February 2026 for a public lecture with global human rights expert Kenneth Roth, 'Defending Human Rights in a Hostile World'.

Kenneth Roth is the Charles and Marie Robertson Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a columnist for Guardian US.

Register now to attend in-person (capped at 50 seats) or online (unlimited)
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/UbAtA8aLyG

The University of Waikato Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

29/01/2026

Are you graduating in 2026 and looking for the first step in your legal career? Start 2027 off the right way working as a Judges Clerk at the Ministry of Justice!

👇Click below to submit your application by 15 February 2026.

https://apply.justice.govt.nz/jobs/MOJ-1887964

The University of Waikato

Judges Clerks 2027 | Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts | Multiple Locations | Careers | Ministry of Justice New Zealand

15/12/2025

Last week we hosted the 2025 Outer Space Virtual Law Conference, bringing together experts from 15+ countries, including New Zealand, France, Romania, Ireland, Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, the USA, the UK, Poland, Greece, India, Ecuador, Singapore, and Malta.

The conference explored how human rights principles can guide space activities, ensuring ethical and sustainable practices as humanity ventures beyond Earth.

Highlights included:
🔹Panels exploring rights-based approaches to orbital congestion and mega-constellations
🔹Discussions on the right to food in outer space in the context of gene technology
🔹Legal and human rights implications of AI in space commerce and environmental rights beyond Earth
🔹Emphasis on practical human rights frameworks for future space settlement and governance
🔹Corporate due diligence and private sector responsibility for human rights in outer space.

A huge thank you to all speakers, contributors and attendees for shaping such a forward-looking and impactful event.

The University of Waikato Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

08/12/2025

Congratulations to our very own Rachel Tan, Lecturer in the School of Law, Politics, and Philosophy, who has been awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Medal for Staff Excellence 👏

Rachel has earned widespread respect for her capacity to connect with others in ways that have profound and positive outcomes. Known for her unwavering support of both staff and students, she consistently goes above and beyond, providing guidance, reassurance, and practical solutions in even the most complex situations. Rachel stands as a true embodiment of staff excellence, upholding the University’s values in everything she does.


The University of Waikato

11/11/2025

Our thanks to those who attended our annual Norris Ward McKinnon lecture, featuring Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin.

If you missed this in-person lecture, be sure to check out the online recording (link in the comments 👇).

21/10/2025

We’re excited to share that the Waikato Law Review 2023–2024 (Vol. 31) is now available!

Published by Te Piringa Faculty of Law at The University of Waikato, Taumauri – the Waikato Law Review highlights fresh ideas and critical perspectives on key legal issues in Aotearoa.

This edition features contributions from some of the country’s most respected legal figures - Sir David Baragwanath, Justice Whata, Judge Warren, and Emeritus Professor Margaret Wilson - along with up-and-coming legal professionals Nicole Cutler and Cullen White.

We’re proud to have Harkness Henry as the sponsor of this issue.

Take a look at the latest edition and explore the ideas shaping Aotearoa’s legal landscape, link in the comments below 👇

16/10/2025

Wishing you all the very best for the upcoming exams. Study hard, and do Te Piringa proud!

08/10/2025

Congratulations to Harkness Henry on celebrating 150 years of legal excellence, community service, and Waikato pride 🎉

We're especially proud to see so many of our Te Piringa, Faculty of Law alumni helping to shape the Harkness Henry story!



The University of Waikato University of Waikato Alumni & Friends Division of Arts, Law, Psychology and Social Sciences

The city of Hamilton was barely more than a muddy river town when Harkness Henry first opened its doors in 1875.