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The Board of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa advises that President Jacque Lethbridge has taken a leave of absence.

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa expresses its growing concern for the rule of law in Kiribati, following the Kiribati Government’s detention and attempted deportation of High Court Judge, Mr Justice David Lambourne, in contravention of an interim order made by the Court of Appeal.

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has received the resignation of Chief Executive Joanna Simon, who will step down from the role at the end of August.

Allegations regarding behaviour concerns at the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa have surfaced in the media. The concerns do not relate to the behaviour of Law Society staff, the Vice-Presidents, or any former President.

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The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa acknowledges today’s High Court judgment, following an appeal by the Standards Committee, which increases James Gardner-Hopkins' suspension as a practising lawyer from two years to the maximum period of three years.

New Zealand Law Society Welcomes Independent Review Discussion Document

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa welcomes the release of the Independent Review Panel’s (the Panel) Discussion Document which outlines the headline issues for the Review, and is strongly urging all parts of the law profession to engage in the upcoming consultation.

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…

Jacque Lethbridge takes over as President of the New Zealand Law Society

Improving access to justice for ordinary New Zealanders will be a key priority for the incoming President of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

Covid-19 lockdowns brought both positive and negative to New Zealand relationships and relationship property, according to a recent survey.

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa tackled major legacy issues and emerged from 2021 stronger and better able to meet the dynamic needs of the legal profession now and in the future.

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa expresses its grave concern at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Ukrainian National Bar Association, and the Ukrainian Bar Association.

New Zealand lawyers are strongly in favour of changes that would improve the efficiency of the lawyers’ complaints process while also making it more victim focused.

Independent Review Panel appointed

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today announced a highly experienced panel to conduct the independent review to examine the regulation and representation of legal services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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