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AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Levy) Regulations 2026 have been approved. The levy is part of the Government’s changes to the funding model of New Zealand’s AML/CFT system.
Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

We’re proud to be building on six years of partnership with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa with the renewal of our Memorandum of Understanding marking the next chapter in how we work together for the profession. And there’s already plenty to build on!
Remembering Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC

Remembering Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa acknowledges with sadness the passing of Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC, who has died aged 94. A former Court of Appeal Judge and one time Vice President of the New Zealand Law Society, Sir John left an enduring mark…
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Law Society Library introduces new sign-in for subscription databases

Law Society Library introduces new sign-in for subscription databases

The Law Society Library is introducing a more secure sign-in process for the subscription databases available through its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries, and at kiosks in lawyers’ rooms across Aotearoa New Zealand.

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AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Levy) Regulations 2026 have been approved. The levy is part of the Government’s changes to the funding model of New Zealand’s AML/CFT system.
Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

We’re proud to be building on six years of partnership with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa with the renewal of our Memorandum of Understanding marking the next chapter in how we work together for the profession. And there’s already plenty to build on!

Remembering Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC

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Law Society Library introduces new sign-in for subscription databases

Deadline extended for access to clients in custody feedback

Te Au Reka will change the way lawyers interact with the courts

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Law Society welcomes successful prosecution for regulatory offending by a non-lawyer

A recent District Court decision convicting a non-lawyer for regulatory offences has reinforced the important consumer protection purposes of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, New Zealand Law Society chief executive Katie Rusbatch says.

Decision on lawyer’s practising certificate application

James Gardner-Hopkins’ application for a practising certificate has been approved by a New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa Practice Approval Committee (the Committee) following the end of his suspension for misconduct. The application was carefully considered and decided by a majority of the Committee. Mr Gardner-Hopkins is…

Practising certificate application: James Gardner Hopkins

New partnership offers opportunities for Law Society members

Further consultation on potential changes to legal regulation

High Court upholds misconduct finding, but reduces suspension to one month