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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.

Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has struck off former Auckland lawyer Aaron Rodney Nicholls (Mr Nicholls) after he admitted misappropriating $700,000 of trust account funds and providing false statements to conceal his wrongdoing. Mr Nicholls had been suspended on an interim basis since 17 April…

Treaty law principles event a success

Hundreds of lawyers from around the motu attended the Korero with the experts: te Tiriti principles explained, event on Tuesday evening.  Held at Victoria University’s Law School, and online, the event was co-hosted by Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.  The…

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health

The Law Society is concerned about new research published this week showing that New Zealand lawyers and law students have higher levels of depression, anxiety and psychological distress than international counterparts and other professions across the board.   The study surveyed nearly 800 New Zealand lawyers and law students over three years, and…

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Treaty law principles event a success

Hundreds of lawyers from around the motu attended the Korero with the experts: te Tiriti principles explained, event on Tuesday evening.  Held at Victoria University’s Law School, and online, the event was co-hosted by Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa and the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.  The…

Law Society urges Government action over Minister’s Judiciary comments

The Law Society has urged the Government to make a clear, public statement reminding all Ministers of their obligations and duties in respect of the judiciary, and the consequences that will likely follow if those obligations continue to be breached. Following reports of Hon Shane Jones’ comments about High Court Judge,…

Potential changes to complaints processes

Law Society welcomes Select Committee report on Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill

Amendment to gangs bill raises rule of law and human rights concerns

Call to the inner bar recognises extraordinary contributions to justice

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Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has struck off former Auckland lawyer Aaron Rodney Nicholls (Mr Nicholls) after he admitted misappropriating $700,000 of trust account funds and providing false statements to conceal his wrongdoing. Mr Nicholls had been suspended on an interim basis since 17 April…

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health

The Law Society is concerned about new research published this week showing that New Zealand lawyers and law students have higher levels of depression, anxiety and psychological distress than international counterparts and other professions across the board.   The study surveyed nearly 800 New Zealand lawyers and law students over three years, and…

Gender Equality Charter Survey shows progress

Law Society President Frazer Barton takes leave of absence

2024/25 practising fees and membership subscription

Former lawyer suspended for six months for “outrageous and insulting communications”