Joined the early morning Friday Run Club of the Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington Law Students’ Society today, alongside Acting Dean Geoff McLay and Vice-Chancellor Prof Nic Smith! Great community spirit on display - thanks for the group for letting me take part!

19 (!) years ago, I applied to become a diplomat and represent the country I love. What a privilege & adventure it’s been. If you’re a Kiwi and think you’d enjoy representing our wonderful country out in the world, give it a go! ⬇️

An overflowing lecture theatre for ᴅʀ ᴅᴇᴀɴ ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ’s inaugural professorial lecture “On wise decisions, government accountability and a small-ish democracy” at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington tonight. Congratulations Dean! 👏👏👏

A wonderful evening celebrating ᴅʀ ᴅᴇᴀɴ ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ at his Inaugural Lecture - a beautifully delivered, elegantly framed and intensely learned discussion of his excellent career’s worth of thought, care and insight. Congratulations, Dean! Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington

Jamie was a complete start as our Borrin visitor this year. Many years ago I talked about the idea of a visiting fellow our our friend Ian Borrin. Ian would most definitely have been delighted with his 2024 fellow

On 1st August, I had the honour of giving the Judge Ian Borrin Annual Lecture Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, exploring the role of institutional narratives in legal change. The video recording of the event is now available here: youtube.com/watch?v=GxYsLT…

In my faculty of favourite things, possibly my favourite thing is the daffodils that our one and only Emeritus Tony Angelo brings in from Levin every year , and now it is officially spring at Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington

So great to catch up , while briefly in London , with our dear Faculty of Law, Victoria University of Wellington colleague Professor Joel Colon Rios and his wife Graciela. While Joel is now based at Essex he continues to teach in our LLM and to supervise PhD students.

So sorry to be missing this lecture by a true Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington law legend

NZCA decision Attorney-General v Fitzgerald: the NZHC erred in finding the Crown prosecutor was liable for the breach of Mr Fitzgerald’s s 9 right not to be arbitrarily detained or subject to grossly disproportionate treatment. Damages award set aside: sen.nz/sv4msb

Nodding in agreement so hard I break my neck.

A joy to participate in today’s plenary #SLSBristol24, discussing how we support colleagues within and across institutions. Special to share it with Dr Magda Furgalska & Philippa Collins who were perceptive, reflective and engaging. The start of many conversations, I hope!

This was a truly excellent session- i learnt that we all have to work harder to make sure what is precious is passed on. But it is not enough to wish to support others, we need to work on practical steps.

Delighted to attend the inaugural professorial lecture of my hoamahi at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, Prof Cathy Iorns.

ICYMI — apps close this Wednesday.

Well done David Capie

So happy at the publication today by OUP of a labour of love celebrating the torts scholarship of Jane Stapleton who has been an amazing mentor to me and so many others. Thanks to my co-editors Jodi Gardner, Jonathan Morgan, Sandy Steel and all the wonderful contributors.