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Letter from the Minister of Justice
Budget 2022 provides a significant, and transformative, investment in the justice system.
It supports initiatives to transform the way the justice system works – Te Ao Mārama, Te Au Reka (previously Caseflow management) and a new victims operating model.
It will strengthen access to justice and support the delivery of critical services…
Thorndon Chambers announce that Toby Fisher has joined the firm
Toby Fisher has joined Thorndon Chambers in Wellington.
Have your say and help the Law Society modernise and transform
We’re working to modernise the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa to not only make us fit-for-now but fit-for-the-future. That means seeking feedback and listening to all lawyers. We’ve emailed you a short survey so you can tell us what you think, including how we can best deliver services to the…
Gresson Dorman & Co announce the appointment of Brenton Rooney as Partner
Brenton Rooney joins the Gresson Dorman & Co partnership, bringing significant experience in the rural and agricultural business sectors in the Otago, Waitaki and South Canterbury regions.
Courts roundup 18 May - 25 May 2022
Decisions, proceedings and news from the courts in some common law jurisdictions in the past week.
Have your say and help the Law Society modernise and transform
We’re working to modernise the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa to not only make us fit-for-now but fit-for-the-future. That means seeking feedback and listening to all lawyers. We’ve emailed you a short survey so you can tell us what you think, including how we can best deliver services to the…
Access to civil justice a new focus area for the Borrin Foundation
Dr Bridgette Toy-Cronin discusses her research to better understand legal need in Aotearoa, funded by a grant from the Borrin Foundation’s recently introduced Access to Civil Justice focus area.
Employment matters: Post Covid-19 realities for law firms
Lockdown fatigue, and maintaining energy levels and motivation through COVID-19 are common struggles for many people, including legal staff. Recruitment specialist Mark Simpson takes a look at the impact on senior and junior staff, and the implications for attraction and retention.
Practising fee for 2022/23
The Law Society, like all organisations has had to pivot and absorb the financial impact of Covid-19. In the last two annual reports, the Law Society has outlined to the profession the significant investment that has had to occur in order for modern systems, processes, structure and staff capability to…
Introducing our new Board
The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is delighted to introduce our new Board. New Vice-Presidents Ataga’i Esera, Caroline Silk and David Campbell were elected at the Law Society Council meeting in April. They join returning Vice-President Frazer Barton and new President Jacque Lethbridge who were…