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BA(Hons) LLB(Hons)(Otago) LLM(Harv)

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Contact

Tel +64 3 479 8864
Office 10th Floor – 10C6
Email andrew.geddis@otago.ac.nz

Teaching

Andrew currently teaches parts of the Public Law courses as well as advanced electives in Law and the Democratic Process, Advanced Legislation, and Bills of Rights: Theory and Practice.

Research interests

Election law, constitutional theory, rights law.

Andrew's research interests lie in the field of public law, rights jurisprudence and democratic theory, with a particular focus on the legal regulation of elections. He serves as the Faculty's co-ordinator of external affairs.

Andrew's extensive media commentary on matters of public importance was recognised by his winning the 2019 Critic and Conscience of Society award. He writes frequently for thespinoff.co.nz.

Background

Andrew studied law and political studies at Otago University before attending Harvard Law School on a Fulbright Scholarship, where he completed his LLM degree.

Publications

Smith, N., Barry, C., Boynton, T., Geddis, A., O'Regan, S., & Stoltz, R. (2025). Refreshing our grassroots democracy: Final positions and recommendations. The National Council of Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ). [Technical/Scientific Report]. Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Geddis, A. (2025). Standards of MP behaviour and Aotearoa New Zealand's “party hopping” law. Public Law Review, 36(1), 12-16. [Commentary]. Journal - Research Other

Geddis, A. (2025). New Zealand. In R. Albert, D. Landau, P. Faraguna & G. Andrade (Eds.), 2024 Global Review of Constitutional Law. (pp. 228-231). Austin, TX: Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin. [Report Contribution]. Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Hart, D., Bargh, M., Geddis, A., Greaves, L., Mander, A., & Peden, R. (2023). Final report: Our recommendations for a fairer, clearer, and more accessible electoral system. (pp. 1-522). Wellington, New Zealand: Independent Electoral Review. Retrieved from https://electoralreview.govt.nz Working Paper; Discussion Paper; Technical Report

Geddis, A. (2023). Electoral law in Aotearoa New Zealand (3rd ed.). Wellington, New Zealand: LexisNexis. Authored Book - Research

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