Joe Williams

Joe Williams

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Justice Joe Williams is a prominent New Zealand jurist serving on the Supreme Court. He is known for his expertise in legal matters concerning Māori law and rights, and he contributed to the Supreme Court's decision in the case of Lai Toy, emphasizing the legal framework surrounding animal welfare and the Treaty of Waitangi.

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Trust Tairāwhiti regional destination manager Joe Williams noted the encouraging increase in visitor spending.

Tairāwhiti tourist spending rises even with 9% fall in visitor days
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
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Joe Williams, a retiree, expresses concerns about the impact of the new data center on his home.

Wie KI ein armes Stück Amerika spaltet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-30
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Joe Williams is one of the six police commissioners under whom Oberlene Smith-Whyte served.

Woman of steel | Lead Stories
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-02-09
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Justice Joe Williams agreed with the lower courts that Uber exercised very close control over the way drivers operated.

Uber drivers win battle for employee status in landmark Supreme Court case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
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Joe Williams is the curator of Sea Life in Brighton who commented on the successful release of the turtles.

Tartarugas resgatadas em águas britânicas libertadas nos Açores | Ambiente
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-09-27
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Justice Joe Williams was one of the justices who ruled on Ramirez-Alfonso's case.

Supreme Court turns down Colombian farm worker’s bid to seek discharge over cocaine conviction
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-04-28
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Justice Joe Williams noted that the cultural report should have been considered as background information.

Supreme Court turns down Lai Toy’s bid to appeal conviction and sentence for ill-treating animals
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
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