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Book

What it is

A published book or textbook.

How to cite it

Cited under r 6.1. There is no comma between the author and the title (r 6.1.1), and the parenthetical carries the edition, publisher, place of publication and year.

Example citation

Peter Spiller The Disputes Tribunals of New Zealand (2nd ed, Brookers, Wellington, 2003) at 55.

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Last reviewed 6 August 2026 · always confirm the rule against the official New Zealand Law Style Guide.