Enduring powers of attorney

This project discussed the absence of adequate safeguards for the protection of donors of enduring powers of attorney under the provisions of Part IX of the Protection of Personal Property Rights Act 1988.

Misuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney (NZLC PP40, 2000)

The Commission's Preliminary Paper, Misuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney (NZLC PP40, 2000).

Misuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney (NZLC R71, 2001)

The Commission's Report, Misuse of Enduring Powers of Attorney​ (NZLC R71, 2001).

Recommendations were implemented by the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Amendment Act 2007.

There was no requirement for the Government to present a formal response to Commission reports before April 2009.

See Official Government response process | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC).