Hagaman v Little - [2017] 3 NZLR 413

Defamation — Qualified privilege — Allegations made involving non-politician — Whether publications made in discharge of role as Leader of the Opposition — Whether public had proper interest in receiving information — Defamation Act 1992, s 19.

Constitutional law — Role and duties of Leader of Opposition — Whether defence of qualified privilege available for statements involving non-politician — Whether publications made in discharge of role as Leader of the Opposition — Whether public had proper interest in receiving information.