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Summer greetings from the Law Society

A message from David Campbell, Vice President AucklandTēnā koutou katoa, As the festive season draws near, I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and the wider legal community. This time of year, gives us the perfect opportunity…

Lawyers reminded about professional obligations when speaking with the media.  

The Law Society reminds lawyers that they must carefully consider their professional obligations when speaking with the media. This reminder follows two recent decisions from the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) in which lawyers were found to have breached their professional obligations while engaging in media…
Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Tēnā koutou katoa   The end of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on events and achievements during the year, and to look forward to the work that awaits us in the New Year.  It also gives me the opportunity to thank all members of the profession for the work…
Philosophy and Mental Health: Lessons for Lawyers

Philosophy and Mental Health: Lessons for Lawyers

Never-ending email threads, end-of-year functions, looming deadlines—these final weeks of the year can test even the most resilient lawyers. So, it was timely this week that Daniel Kalderimis KC and Charlotte Griffin, shared their insights on mental health during Wellington’s lunchtime seminar, Mental Health and Philosophy for Lawyers.

On the move See all

Two new partners at Buddle Findlay

Buddle Findlay strengthens its corporate and commercial and resource management teams with the addition of new partners Jenna Silcock and Keri Johansson.

AJ Park promotes Sharon Zhu to Principal

Intellectual property law firm AJ Park announces the promotion of Sharon Zhu to Principal.

Lower Hutt Law Centre – Michael Donovan retires

Melissa Russell joins Hesketh Henry

Chapman Tripp announces new partners and Special Counsel

TBB welcomes two new directors

Obituaries See all

Tribute to Robert Ludbrook, ONZM

Tribute to Robert Ludbrook, ONZM

Robert Ludbrook ONZM passed away in October, after giving a lifetime of service to fighting injustice. He sought to make sure the most vulnerable in our society have access to effective legal services. His achievements were many and hugely significant, stretching over decades – here are a few select highlights.
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Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92. 
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Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

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Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC

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Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC

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Rajan Rai

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Advocacy in Action See all

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.

Letters to incoming Ministers

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to several incoming Ministers about some of our key law reform priorities:

Law Society concerned about the use of urgency to repeal resource management legislation

Evidence Act 2006 – misconceptions and Example Directions – NZLS feedback

Proposed ram raid offence in breach of children’s rights

Court appointed Counsel Remuneration Working Group established – Ministry of Justice and Law Society

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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…

Potential changes to complaints processes

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is pleased with the Government’s plans to move forward on amendments to allow limited administrative triaging in the lawyers’ complaints process. Such an amendment received significant support when the Law Society consulted the profession on proposed changes aimed at…

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

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa recently submitted on the Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Bill. Last week the Justice Select Committee reported back on the Bill, accepting six of the Law Society’s eight recommendations.

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

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to the Minister of Justice about the introduction of Amendment Paper 51 on the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill (the Bill), which proposes a new ‘gang insignia prohibition order’ (GIPO) regime and includes a prohibition on individuals subject to…

Call to the inner bar recognises extraordinary contributions to justice

The Wellington call to the inner bar for six outstanding members of the profession on Wednesday 31 July, was a moving celebration of our newest King’s Counsel and recognition of how much our profession gives back to New Zealand through its commitment to access to justice and improving the laws…

Law Society submits on the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has submitted on the Sentencing (Reinstating Three Strikes) Amendment Bill, recommending that it does not proceed.

Stellar lineup for Trans-Tasman CLE Human Rights Conference

The CLE Human Rights Law Conference is set to be held in Queenstown on 12-13 August 2024, with special deals for in-person attendance.

Law Society welcomes Select Committee report on Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa recently submitted on the Gangs Legislation Amendment Bill. Last week the Select Committee reported back on the Bill, accepting six of the Law Society’s recommendations.
Auckland New Lawyers showcase advocacy skills

Auckland New Lawyers showcase advocacy skills

The New Zealand Law Society Auckland New Lawyers, in collaboration with Meredith Connell, recently concluded its highly anticipated Mooting Competition for 2024. The event brought together some of the brightest new lawyers in Auckland, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their advocacy skills. The competition featured multiple rounds of intense…

Budget 2024: Increases to court and tribunal fees

Budget 2024 will see increases to court fees, as well as the fees for most tribunals administered by the Ministry of Justice. Many of these fees have not increased in over 10 years.
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