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Thesis or research paper

What it is

A thesis, dissertation or research paper submitted for a degree.

How to cite it

Cited under r 6.7.1. The title takes quotation marks rather than italics because the work is unpublished.

Example citation

Marcus Roberts “Reforming New Zealand’s Legislative Council” (LLB (Hons) Dissertation, University of Auckland, 2008) at 31.

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