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Takeovers Act 1993

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44Q: Jurisdiction of courts in New Zealand

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"New Zealand courts that can hear takeover cases"

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The High Court in New Zealand has the power to hear and decide cases under the Takeovers Act 1993. You can go to the High Court for most cases, but not for some specific types like offences against the Act. The High Court is not used for recovery or enforcement proceedings as referred to in sections 52 and 53, or for appeals under section 31G.

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General

44QJurisdiction of courts in New Zealand

  1. The High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine proceedings in New Zealand under this Act, other than the following:

  2. proceedings for offences against this Act:
    1. proceedings in relation to recovery or enforcement as referred to in sections 52 and 53:
      1. proceedings for appeals under section 31G.

        Notes
        • Section 44Q: replaced, on , by section 130 of the Regulatory Systems (Commercial Matters) Amendment Act 2017 (2017 No 12).