Drs (Leiden) LLM (Cape Town)
Nicola graduated from Leiden University with a law degree majoring in International Law and completed an LLM in African Customary Law at the University of Cape Town. She commenced her academic career in the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Town where she taught Roman Law, Private law and European Union Law. She immigrated to New Zealand in 1986. After a year of study at the University of Otago she took up a lectureship in the Law Faculty in 1987, where she taught Property Law, Wills and Trusts and Advanced Family Property Law and did some teaching in medical law to medical students. She retired in December 2020, but continues to do some teaching in Property Law and remains active in research.
Research Interests
Family Property Law, Trusts and Succession Law
Contact
Room 10C14
10th Floor, Richardson Building
Tel +64 3 479 7154
Email nicola.peart@otago.ac.nz
Publications
Briggs, M., & Peart, N. (2026). The Property Relationships Act 1976-2026. New Zealand Law Journal, (1), 12-16. Journal - Research Article
Vines, P., & Peart, N. (2025). Administration of estates in Australia and New Zealand. In K. G. C. Reid, J. A. Schmidt & R. Zimmermann (Eds.), Comparative Succsion Law (Vol. IV): Administration of Estates. (pp. 457-483). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ oso/ 9780198939108.003.0016 Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2024, October-November). Recent developments in relationship property matters, including aspects of the PRA and family protection. Plenary presentation at the Family Court Triennial Conference: On the cutting edge: Innovation in the Family Court, Christchurch, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2024). Trusts Act 2019: Act and analysis. Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters New Zealand, 874p. Authored Book - Research
Peart, N. (2024). Family property entitlements on death in New Zealand. In M. Briggs & A. Hayward (Eds.), Research handbook on family property and the law. (pp. 231-248). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar. Chapter in Book - Research
2026
Journal - Research Article
Briggs, M., & Peart, N. (2026). The Property Relationships Act 1976-2026. New Zealand Law Journal, (1), 12-16.
2025
Chapter in Book - Research
Vines, P., & Peart, N. (2025). Administration of estates in Australia and New Zealand. In K. G. C. Reid, J. A. Schmidt & R. Zimmermann (Eds.), Comparative Succsion Law (Vol. IV): Administration of Estates. (pp. 457-483). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/ oso/ 9780198939108.003.0016
2024
Authored Book - Research
Peart, N. (2024). Trusts Act 2019: Act and analysis. Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters New Zealand, 874p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2024). Family property entitlements on death in New Zealand. In M. Briggs & A. Hayward (Eds.), Research handbook on family property and the law. (pp. 231-248). Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2024, October-November). Recent developments in relationship property matters, including aspects of the PRA and family protection. Plenary presentation at the Family Court Triennial Conference: On the cutting edge: Innovation in the Family Court, Christchurch, New Zealand.
2023
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2023). Jurisdiction of the Family Court under the Trusts Act 2019. Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society (NZLS) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Family Law Conference: Te Hononga. (pp. 31-43). Wellington, New Zealand: NZLS CLE. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2023, May). Are private property rights no longer paramount in a family context? Keynote presentation at the Auckland District Law Society (ADLS) Cradle to Grave Conference: The Interface between Trust, Property and Family Law, Christchurch, Auckland, New Zealand.
2022
Chapter in Book - Research
Cull, H., & Peart, N. (2022). The challenge of family property ownership. In J. Burrows & J. Finn (Eds.), Challenge and change: Judging in Aotearoa New Zealand. (pp. 247-268). Wellington, New Zealand: LexisNexis NZ.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2022). Trustee information obligations under the Trusts Act 2019. New Zealand Law Review, (1), 9-40.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2022, May). Enter a relationship at your own risk! The vulnerability of trusts to claims on separation, dissolution and death. Verbal presentation at the Cradle to Grave Conference: The Interface between Trust, Property and Family Law, [Hybrid].
2021
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Moses, J., & Peart, N. (2021, June, October). Reforming succession law. Verbal presentation at the Trusts Conference: A Trust Odyssey, Auckland, Wellington, New Zealand.
Peart, N., & McQueen, H. (2021, May). Problems in succession law and options for reform. Verbal presentation at the Cradle to Grave Conference: The Interface between Trust, Property and Family Law, Christchurch, Auckland, New Zealand.
2020
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N., & Vines, P. (2020). Family provision in New Zealand and Australia. In K. G. C. Reid, M. J. De Waal & R. Zimmermann (Eds.), Comparative succession law: Mandatory family protection (Vol. III). (pp. 450-476). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/oso/9780198850397.003.0015
Peart, N. (2020). Does the 'Golden Rule' apply in New Zealand? In A. Douglass, G. Young & J. McMillan (Eds.), Assessment of mental capacity: A New Zealand guide for doctors and lawyers. (pp. 298-300). Wellington, New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington Press. [Contribution].
2019
Edited Book - Research
Chuan, V. T., Huxtable, R., & Peart, N. (Eds.). (2019). Healthcare ethics, law and professionalism: Essays on the works of Alastair V. Campbell. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, 279p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2019). Re Welch (1990): Enforcing testamentary promises. In B. Sloan (Ed.), Landmark cases in succession law. (pp. 211-229). Oxford, UK: Hart.
Peart, N. (2019). Donation of human tissue, gametes and embryos. In I. Reuvecamp & J. Dawson (Eds.), Mental capacity law in New Zealand. (pp. 283-300). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Anderson, L., & Peart, N. (2019). Healthcare ethics in New Zealand. In V. T. Chuan, R. Huxtable & N. Peart (Eds.), Healthcare ethics, law and professionalism: Essays on the works of Alastair V. Campbell. (pp. 162-178). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Chapter in Book - Other
Chuan, V. T., Huxtable, R., & Peart, N. (2019). Editors' introduction. In V. T. Chuan, R. Huxtable & N. Peart (Eds.), Healthcare ethics, law and professionalism: Essays on the works of Alastair V. Campbell. (pp. 20-30). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2019, September). Donation of human tissue, gametes and embryos. Verbal presentation at the Mental Capacity Law Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
Peart, N. (2019, September). Donation of human tissue, gametes and embryos. Verbal presentation at the Mental Capacity Law Conference, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Peart, N. (2019, September). Donation of human tissue, gametes and embryos. Verbal presentation at the Mental Capacity Law Conference, Christchurch, New Zealand.
Peart, N. (2019, September). Donation of human tissue, gametes and embryos. Verbal presentation at the Mental Capacity Law Conference, Napier, New Zealand.
2018
Other Research Output
Peart, N. (2018, July). Consent to posthumous reproduction. Bioethics Centre, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Department Seminar].
2017
Edited Book - Research
Palmer, J., Peart, N., Briggs, M., & Henaghan, M. (Eds.). (2017). Law and policy in modern family finance: Property division in the 21st century. Cambridge, UK: Intersentia, 420p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2017). Family finances on death of a spouse or partner. In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 95-123). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Peart, N., & Henaghan, M. (2017). Children's interests in division of property on relationship breakdown. In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 65-93). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Peart, N., Palmer, J., & Briggs, M. (2017). Introduction. In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 1-9). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Peart, N., & Mullen, K. (2017). Commentary on Lankow v Rose: Property division of the breakdown on a de facto relationship: The search for a just outcome. In E. McDonald, R. Powell, M. Stephens & R. Hunter (Eds.), Feminist judgements of Aotearoa New Zealand: Te Rino: A two-stranded rope. (pp. 245-251). Oxford, UK: Hart.
Chapter in Book - Other
Peart, N. (2017). Part III: How should property be shared at the end of a relationship? In J. Palmer, N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Law and policy in modern family finance. (pp. 257-260). Cambridge, UK: Intersentia.
Journal - Research Article
Connell, S., & Peart, N. (2017). Accident compensation entitlements under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976. Otago Law Review, 15(1), 169-196.
Journal - Research Other
Peart, N. (2017). 21st Annual New Zealand Law Foundation Ethel Benjamin commemorative address: Property rights on death: Policies in conflict. Otago Law Review, 15(1), 25-48.
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Watts, P., Devonshire, P., & Peart, N. (2017, November). Causation and remedies. Verbal presentation at the Institute of Judicial Studies Senior Courts Update: Trust Law and Equity, Auckland, New Zealand.
Peart, N., Watts, P., & Devonshire, P. (2017, November). Trusts and third parties. Verbal presentation at the Institute of Judicial Studies Senior Courts Update: Trust Law and Equity, Auckland, New Zealand.
Other Research Output
Peart, N. & Brookes, B. (2017, September). Regency law and medicine. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
2016
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2016). Health and disability research ethics committees in New Zealand: Will the current system prevent another 'unfortunate experiment'? In M. Henaghan & J. Wall (Eds.), Law, ethics, and medicine: Essays in honour of Peter Skegg. (pp. 211-242). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N., & Vines, P. (2016). Will-substitutes in New Zealand and Australia. In A. Braun & A. Röthel (Eds.), Passing wealth on death: Will-substitutes in comparative perspective. (pp. 107-130). Oxford, UK: Hart.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2016). The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 and trusts: Proposals for reform. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 47(3), 443-462.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N., & Henaghan, M. (2016). Children's interests on division of property on relationship breakdown. Proceedings of the Colloquium on 40 Years of the PRA: Reflection and Reform. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/law/conferences/pra_colloquium.html
Peart, N. (2016). Property rights on death of a spouse or partner. Proceedings of the Colloquium on 40 Years of the PRA: Reflection and Reform. Retrieved from http://www.otago.ac.nz/law/conferences/pra_colloquium.html
2015
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N., & Vines, P. (2015). Intestate succession in Australia and New Zealand. In K. G. C. Reid, M. J. de Waal & R. Zimmermann (Eds.), Comparative succession law: Intestate succession (Vol. II). (pp. 349-369). Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
Peart, N. (2015). Human tissue. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Health law in New Zealand. (pp. 705-735). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N. (2015). Prevention and termination of life before birth. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Health law in New Zealand. (pp. 587-619). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N. (2015). The legal status of life before birth. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Health law in New Zealand. (pp. 561-586). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N. (2015). Alternative means of reproduction. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Health law in New Zealand. (pp. 515-559). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2015). Life beyond death: Regulating posthumous reproduction in New Zealand. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 46(3), 725-754.
Palmer, J., & Peart, N. (2015). Clayton v Clayton: A step too far? New Zealand Family Law Journal, 8(6), 114-120.
Journal - Research Other
Peart, N., & Nie, J.-B. (2015). A patients' rights approach: The New Zealand perspective. Asian Bioethics Review, 7(4), 413-416. [Commentary].
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Palmer, J., & Peart, N. (2015). Double trouble: The power to add and remove beneficiaries and the power to appoint and remove trustees. Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society Trusts Conference. (pp. 35-51). Wellington, New Zealand: NZLS CLE. [Full Paper]
2014
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2014). Dying with or without a will. In K. Diesfeld & I. McIntosh (Eds.), Elder law in New Zealand. (pp. 451-476). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N. (2014). Trust issues for separating elderly spouses or partners. In K. Diesfeld & I. McIntosh (Eds.), Elder law in New Zealand. (pp. 413-430). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Peart, N. S., & Ho, C. W. L. (2014). Decisions on the care of an adult who has lost decision-making capacity. In J. Chin, N. Berlinger, M. C. Dunn, C. W. L. Ho & M. K. Gusmano (Eds.), Making difficult decisions with patients and families: A Singapore casebook. Singapore: Centre for Biomedical Ethics, National University of Singapore. Retrieved from http://www.bioethicscasebook.sg/case/yung/
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2014). Withholding treatment. New Zealand Law Journal, 3, 117-120.
Chan, T. E., Peart, N. S., & Chin, J. (2014). Evolving legal responses to dependence on families in New Zealand and Singapore healthcare. Journal of Medical Ethics, 40(12), 861-865. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2012-101225
2013
Edited Book - Research
Peart, N. (Ed.). (2013). Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers, 727p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Wood, M. C., Leonard, S., Bartz, D., & Peart, N. (2013). Securing planetary life sources for future generations: Legal actions deriving from the ancient sovereign trust obligation. In M. B. Gerrard & G. E. Wannier (Eds.), Threatened island nations: Legal implications of rising seas and a changing climate. (pp. 531-588). New York, NY: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/CBO9781139198776.021
Peart, N. (2013). Property (Relationships) Act 1976 [Part 8: Section 182]. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 626-637). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2013). Property (Relationships) Act 1976 [Part 7: Sections 42-99]. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 394-526). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2013). Property (Relationships) Act 1976 [Part 3: Sections 10A-10D]. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 166-171). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N., & McWilliam, L. (2013). Introduction. In N. Peart (Ed.), Relationship property & adult maintenance: Acts & analysis. (pp. 3-51). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2013). Protecting children's interests in relationship property proceedings. Otago Law Review, 13(1), 27-55.
Peart, N., & Kelly, G. (2013). The scope of the validation power in the Wills Act 2007. New Zealand Law Review, 1, 73-100.
2012
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2012). Human rights-based climate change litigation: A radical solution? Environmental Law & Management, 24(2), 77-78.
Journal - Research Other
Palmer, J., & Peart, N. (2012). Freezing orders, the FMA and what it might mean for trusts. Law Talk, 792, 6-7.
2011
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2011). Trusts. In N. Peart (Ed.), Brookers family law: Family property. (pp. 11-57). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2011). Testamentary formalities in Australia and New Zealand. In K. G. C. Reid, M. J. De Waal & R. Zimmermann (Eds.), Comparative succession law: Testamentary formalities (Vol. 1). (pp. 330-356). Oxford University Press.
Journal - Research Article
Palmer, J., & Peart, N. (2011). Trust principles overlooked. New Zealand Law Journal, (December), 423-426.
Peart, N. (2011). Occupation orders under the PRA. New Zealand Law Journal, 10, 356-359.
Peart, N., Henaghan, M., & Kelly, G. (2011). Trusts and relationship property in New Zealand. Trusts & Trustees, 17(9), 866-882. doi: 10.1093/tandt/ttr111
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kelly, G., & Peart, N. (2011). Wills update. Proceedings of the Trusts Conference. (pp. 73-101). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2011, August). Separate property: Rose v Rose: Important messages for judges: s17 & s19A relationship [Commentator]. Verbal presentation at the Family Court Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Peart, N. (2011, August). Trusts and relationship property. Verbal presentation at the Family Court Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
Peart, N. (2011, August). Property Relationship Act: Hot topics. Verbal presentation at the Family Court Conference, Wellington, New Zealand.
2010
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2010). Intervention to prevent the abuse of trust structures. New Zealand Law Review, 567-600.
Peart, N. (2010). New Zealand report on new developments in succession law. Electronic Journal of Comparative Law, 14.2. Retrieved from http://www.ejcl.org/142/abs142-3.html
Briggs, M., & Peart, N. (2010). Sharing the increase in value of separate property under the Property (Relationships) Act 1976: A conceptual conundrum. New Zealand Universities Law Review, 24(1), 1-20.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Peart, N. (2010). Trusts and relationship property rights. Family Advocate, 12(4), 12-14.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2010). Relationship property and trusts: Unfulfilled expectations. Relationship Property Intensive: Your Big (Legal) Day Out! (pp. 1-23). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Other Research Output
Palmer, J., Peart, N. & White, R. (2010, May). Trusts [Plenary discussion]. Higher Courts Seminar: Trusts, Wellington, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Palmer, J., Peart, N. & White, R. (2010, May). Trusts [Plenary discussion]. Higher Courts Seminar: Trusts, Auckland, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Peart, N. (2010, May). Duties of trustees in discretionary trusts. Higher Courts Seminar: Trusts, Auckland, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
Peart, N. (2010, May). Duties of trustees in discretionary trusts. Higher Courts Seminar: Trusts, Wellington, New Zealand. [Public Seminar].
2009
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. S. (2009). Equity in family law. In A. Butler (Ed.), Equity and trusts in New Zealand. (2nd ed.) (pp. 1161-1226). Wellington, New Zealand: Thomson Reuters.
Henaghan, M., & Peart, N. (2009). Relationship property appeals in the New Zealand Court of Appeal 1958-2008: The elusiveness of equality. In R. Bigwood (Ed.), The permanent New Zealand Court of Appeal: Essays on the first 50 years. (pp. 99-151). Oxford: Hart.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2009). Can your trust be trusted? Otago Law Review, 12(1), 59-76.
Journal - Research Other
Peart, N. (2009). Medical law [Student companion]. New Zealand Law Journal, (April), 101-102.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Kelly, G., & Peart, N. (2009). Like sand through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives? Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society Family Law Conference. (pp. 181-211). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Grant, A., & Peart, N. (2009). The case for the spouse or partner. Proceedings of the Trusts Conference. (pp. 125-143). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Peart, N. (2009, August). Intervention to prevent the abuse of trust structures. Verbal presentation at the Modern Law of Trusts Conference, Auckland, New Zealand.
2008
Edited Book - Research
Mahony, P., & Peart, N. (Eds.). (2008). Brookers family law: Family property. Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2008). New Zealand's succession law: Subverting reasonable expectations. Common Law World Review, 37(4), 356-379. doi: 10.1350/clwr.2008.37.4.178
Peart, N. (2008). The Property (Relationships) Amendment Act 2001: A conceptual change. Victoria University of Wellington Law Review, 39, 813-830.
Chin, J., Voo, T. C., Peart, N., & Joseph, R. (2008). Of learning curves, chess and the art of translation in medical ethics. Asian Bioethics Review, (December), 73-80.
Peart, N. (2008). De facto relationships (or maybe not) in New Zealand. International Family Law, (June), 113-118.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2008). Strategies for unravelling and setting aside trusts. Proceedings of the Property Relationships Masterclass. Wellington, New Zealand: LexisNexis. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Henaghan, M., & Peart, N. (2008, March). Relationship property. Verbal presentation at the Permanent Court of Appeal: A Celebration of 50 Years (1958-2008), Wellington, New Zealand.
Peart, N. S. (2008, September). Lifting the veil on family trusts in New Zealand. Verbal presentation at the 13th World Conference of the International Society of Family Law: Family Finances, Vienna, Austria.
Peart, N. (2008, October). Piercing the veil of trusts. Invited presentation at the Family Court Conference, Gisborne, New Zealand.
Other Research Output
Peart, N. (2008, October). Can your trust be trusted?. University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. [Inaugural Professorial Lecture].
2007
Chapter in Book - Research
Snelling, J., Peart, N., & Henaghan, M. (2007). Preimplantation genetic diagnosis: Testing the legal boundaries. In N. Page (Ed.), Genes, society and the future (Vol. 1). (pp. 27-146). Dunedin, New Zealand: Human Genome Research Project, University of Otago.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N., & Patterson, B. (2007). Charities and the FPA: A turning tide. New Zealand Law Journal, (March), 53-56.
Peart, N. (2007). Where there is a will, there is a way: A new Wills Act for New Zealand. Waikato Law Review, 15, 26-47.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2007). Scared to death: Update on PRA and Succession (Homicide) Bill. Proceedings of the Trusts Conference. (pp. 244-256). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Peart, N. (2007). Trust busting: Looking through trusts. Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society Conference. (pp. 176-199). Wellington, New Zealand: NZLS. [Full Paper]
2006
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. (2006). Prevention and termination of life before birth. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Medical law in New Zealand. (pp. 473-501). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2006). Alternative means of reproduction. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Medical law in New Zealand. (pp. 415-450). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2006). The legal status of life before birth. In P. D. G. Skegg & R. Paterson (Eds.), Medical law in New Zealand. (pp. 451-471). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Journal - Research Article
Patterson, B., & Peart, N. (2006). Testamentary freedom. New Zealand Law Journal, (February), 46-49.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2006). Trust claims on separation. Proceedings of the Trusts and the PRA: Working Together Conference. (pp. 1-23). Wellington, New Zealand: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
2005
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2005). Death and relationship property: Public Trust v Whyman. New Zealand Law Journal, (March), 49-51.
Peart, N. (2005). Contracting out of the PRA. New Zealand Law Journal, (May), 142-144.
Peart, N. (2005). Setting Nation v Nation. New Zealand Law Journal, (February), 30-33.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. (2005). Death and beyond: Administering an estate. Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society Trusts Conference. (pp. 39-60). Wellington: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Patterson, W., Peart, N., & Cull, H. (2005, May). The day of reckoning: Zara and Mark. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Law Society Trusts Conference, Wellington & Auckland, New Zealand. Wellington: NZLS & Lawyers Education.
2004
Authored Book - Research
Peart, N., Briggs, M., Henaghan, M., Ruru, J., Griffiths, S., Beck, A., & Belcher, A. (2004). Relationship property on death (1st ed.). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers, 512p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Belcher, A., & Peart, N. (2004). Protecting relationship property interests. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 263-308). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Other claims against the estate. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 419-444). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Contracting out of the Act. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 309-346). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Adjustments to equal division. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 235-262). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Henaghan, M., & Peart, N. (2004). Exceptions to equal division of relationship property. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 193-234). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Option B. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 119-132). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Effect of option A. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 97-118). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Part 8: The election. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 59-96). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Peart, N. (2004). Property Relationships Act 1976. In N. Peart, M. Briggs & M. Henaghan (Eds.), Relationship property on death. (pp. 19-58). Wellington, New Zealand: Brookers.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. (2004). Relationship property on death. New Zealand Law Journal, (July), 269-271.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Henaghan, M., & Peart, N. (2004). Protecting assets: A spotlight on the blind spots. Property Law Conference: Maintaining the Momentum. (pp. 127-161). Wellington: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
McConnell, B., & Peart, N. (2004). The PRA for property lawyers. New Zealand Law Society Seminar. (pp. 1-87). Wellington: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
2003
Edited Book - Research
Dawson, J. B., & Peart, N. S. (Eds.). (2003). The law of research: A guide. Dunedin: University of Otago Press, 382p.
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. S., & Austin, G. W. (2003). Equity in family law. In A. S. Butler (Ed.), Equity and trusts in New Zealand. (pp. 1179-1216). Wellington: Brookers Ltd.
Peart, N. S., Adams, J., & Dunckley, C. (2003). Research on human tissue. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 211-232). Dunedin, New Zealand: University of Otago Press.
Peart, N. S., Foley, M., & Henaghan, R. M. (2003). Children as research participants. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 269-284). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Peart, N. S., McCrimmon, F. M. V., & Dawson, J. B. (2003). Clinical trials. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 175-196). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Mize, S. E., Dawson, J. B., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Privacy and access to information. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 81-104). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Dawson, J. B., Foley, M., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Research ethics committees. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 47-60). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Peart, N. S., Dawson, J. B., Ferguson, J., Foley, M., & Dunckley, C. (2003). Liability for misconduct in research. In J. Dawson & N. Peart (Eds.), The law of research: A guide. (pp. 323-344). Dunedin: University of Otago Press.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S. (2003). Section 44C of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976: conflicting interpretations. Butterworths Family Law Journal, 4(Part 8), 199-202.
Patterson, B., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Relationship property and death: the options. New Zealand Law Journal, 181-184.
Patterson, B., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Relationship property and death. New Zealand Law Journal, 129-132.
Sutton, R., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Testamentary claims by adult children - The agony of the 'wise and just testator'. Otago Law Review, 10(3), 385-410.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Fulton, H., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Estate litigation - Death is not a separation. Proceedings of the NZLS Family Law Conference: Raising the Standard. (pp. 315-334). Wellington: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
Kelly, G., & Peart, N. S. (2003). Death and estate administration in 2003. Proceedings of the New Zealand Law Society Trusts Conference. (pp. 111-132). Wellington: New Zealand Law Society. [Full Paper]
2002
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. S. (2002). Family protection and testamentary promises. In S. Hamill (Ed.), Trapski's Family Law. (pp. 1-265). Wellington: Brookers.
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S. (2002). Reforming the Forfeiture Rule: Comparing New Zealand, England and Australia. Common Law World Review, 31(1), 1-34. doi: 10.1177/147377950203100101
Peart, N. S. (2002). Bioethics and Health Law in New Zealand: Law Commentary 2001. New Zealand Bioethics Journal, 3(1), 13-17.
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. S., & Cull, H. (2002). Claims to Estates of Family Members. New Zealand Law Society. (pp. 1-124). Wellington. [Full Paper]
2001
Authored Book - Research
Peart, N. S., Briggs, M. J., & Henaghan, M. (2001). Relationship Property: Consolidated Legislation and Analysis. Wellington: Brookers, 51p.
Journal - Research Article
Hayman, R. M., Taylor, B. J., Peart, N. S., Galland, B. C., & Sayers, R. M. (2001). Participation in research: Informed consent, motivation and influence. Journal of Paediatrics & Child Health, 37(1), 51-54. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.2001.00612.x
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Abstract
Peart, N. S., & Patterson, W. W. (2001). What you get when you're gone. New Zealand Law Society Conference Proceedings. New Zealand Law Society. Retrieved from http://www.conference.co.nz/law2001/papers.html
Commissioned Report for External Body
Pinnock, R., Crosthwaite, J., Buchanan, L., Corbett, R., Peart, N. S., & Sullivan, M. J. (2001). Disagreements between professionals and families about health-care for children and young persons. Commissioned by Paediatric Society of New Zealand and the Board of Paediatrics and Child Health of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
2000
Chapter in Book - Research
Peart, N. S. (2000). Health research with children: The New Zealand experience. In Current Legal Issues. (Vol. 3 ed.) (pp. 421-439).
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S., Campbell, A. V., Manara, A. R., Renowden, S. A., & Stirrat, G. M. (2000). Maintaining a pregnancy following loss of capacity. Medical Law Review, 8(3), 275-299. doi: 10.1093/medlaw/8.3.275
Peart, N. S., & Borkowski, J. A. (2000). Provision for adult children on death: The lesson from New Zealand. Child & Family Law Quarterly, 12(3), 333-343.
Peart, N. S., & Holdaway, D. (2000). Ethical guidelines for health research with children. New Zealand Bioethics Journal, 1(2), 3-9.
Peart, N. S. (2000). Property Rights for married, de facto and same-sex couples - Proposals for reform in New Zealand. International Family Law, 93-98.
Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Peart, N. S. (2000). Medical mass-murder. New Zealand Law Journal, 46-47.
1998
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S., & Gillett, G. R. (1998). Re G : a life worth living? Journal of Law & Medicine, 5(3), 239-251.
Peart, N. S., & Holdaway, M. D. H. (1998). Legal and ethical issues of health research with children. Childrenz Issues, 2(2), 42-46.
Peart, N. S. (1998). Compulsory Caesarian Section. New Zealand Law Journal, 397-398.
1997
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S., & Moore, A. J. (1997). Compensation for injuries suffered by participants in commercially sponsored clinical trials in New Zealand. Medical Law Review, 5(1), 1-21. doi: 10.1093/medlaw/5.1.1
1996
Journal - Research Article
Peart, N. S. M. (1996). Forced heirship in New Zealand? Butterworths Family Law Journal, 2(4), 97-103.
Peart, N. S. M. (1996). Access to, and disclosure of, health information: are the rules in need of a 'new treatment'? Human Rights Law & Practice, 2(2), 95-104.
Peart, N. S. M. (1996). Patient's rights and family rights in the mental health context. Mental Health & Law Bulletin, 6, 83-87.
Taylor, E. M., Parker, S., Ramsay, M. P., & Peart, N. S. (1996). The introduction and auditing of a formal do not resuscitate policy. New Zealand Medical Journal, 109(1033), 424-428.
Peart, N. S. (1996). Towards a concept of family property in New Zealand. International Journal of Law, Policy & the Family, 10(2), 105-133. doi: 10.1093/lawfam/10.2.105
Conference Contribution - Published proceedings: Full paper
Peart, N. S. (1996). Developments in New Zealand family property law: towards a concept of family property? In G. E. van Maanen & A. J. van der Walt (Eds.), Property Law on the Threshold of the 21st Century: Proceedings of an International Colloquium 'Property Law on the Threshold of the 21st Century', 28-30 August 1995, Maastricht. (pp. 597-625). Maastricht, The Netherlands: Metro. [Full Paper]
Peart, N. S. (1996). Dazed and confused: time for a new treatment? Privacy Issues Forum (Christchurch, 1996). (pp. 1-9). Auckland: Office of the Privacy Commissioner. [Full Paper]
Peart, N. S., & Moore, A. J. (1996). Compensation for injuries suffered by participants in clinical trials in New Zealand. In J. McMillan & K. Hall (Eds.), Bioethics Research Centre Summer Seminar 1996. (pp. 85-98). Dunedin: University of Otago Press. [Full Paper]