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Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding

Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.
Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

The Law Society's sold-out Inaugural Annual Breakfast saw lawyers join Law Society President Frazer Barton and Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch to hear an engaging breakfast address from Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann.

2025/26 practising fees and membership subscription

As we draw closer to the commencement of a new practising year, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the legal profession and the people we serve together.   We are aware of the cost increases that legal practices are facing. Likewise, we are faced with increased…

Former lawyer fined, censured and ordered not to practise on own account for breaching obligation to the Court

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that former Whangarei lawyer Lynette O’Boyle (Ms O’Boyle) engaged in unsatisfactory conduct by filing without notice proceedings in which she was a potential witness. Ms O’Boyle aggravated the conduct by refusing to co-operate with the standards committee. The Tribunal characterised…

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Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

Rule of Law a focus at inaugural breakfast

The Law Society's sold-out Inaugural Annual Breakfast saw lawyers join Law Society President Frazer Barton and Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch to hear an engaging breakfast address from Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann.

Former lawyer fined, censured and ordered not to practise on own account for breaching obligation to the Court

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyances Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) found that former Whangarei lawyer Lynette O’Boyle (Ms O’Boyle) engaged in unsatisfactory conduct by filing without notice proceedings in which she was a potential witness. Ms O’Boyle aggravated the conduct by refusing to co-operate with the standards committee. The Tribunal characterised…

Lawyer struck off for misleading client and creating false documents

Lawyer suspended for failing to comply with a training order made by a standards committee

Applications now open - Paris Bar - Stage International 2025

Supporting International Women’s Day

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2025/26 practising fees and membership subscription

As we draw closer to the commencement of a new practising year, we would like to thank you for your commitment and dedication to the legal profession and the people we serve together.   We are aware of the cost increases that legal practices are facing. Likewise, we are faced with increased…

Benjamin Wong suspended from practice on an interim basis

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has suspended Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong (Mr Wong) from practice on an interim basis from 14 February 2025.

Frazer Barton returning as President of the Law Society

Law Society’s annual report released

Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health