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New Zealand slips to 7th in global rule of law rankings

New Zealand slips to 7th in global rule of law rankings

New Zealand has dropped two places in the latest global rule of law rankings, with declines in government transparency, fundamental rights and criminal justice contributing to the slide.
Supreme Court declines Gautam Jindal’s application for leave to appeal

Supreme Court declines Gautam Jindal’s application for leave to appeal

The Supreme Court has declined Gautam Jindal’s application for leave to appeal the High Court’s decision upholding the liability and penalty decisions of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (Tribunal). Mr Jindal’s six-month suspension will come into effect at 6pm on 30 October 2026.
Our Profession, Our Future

Our Profession, Our Future

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy 2027-2032 The legal profession in Aotearoa New Zealand is connected by a shared commitment to justice, integrity and service to the communities it serves. We have launched Our Profession, Our Future, a five-year diversity, equity and inclusion strategy that sets out a shared vision for a…
Twelve new King’s Counsel appointed for 2026

Twelve new King’s Counsel appointed for 2026

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa congratulates the 12 barristers appointed King’s Counsel for 2026.

Obituaries See all

The Honourable Nicholas Davidson KC

The Honourable Nicholas Davidson KC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa acknowledges with deep respect and gratitude the passing of the Honourable Nicholas Richard William Davidson KC, a distinguished member of the legal profession whose contributions to the law and the Law Society spanned decades. He passed away on 8 March…
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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

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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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Advocacy in Action See all

Law Society advocates for better law

This week, our Law Reform and Advocacy Manager, Aimee Bryant, teamed up with Chris Macklin, Convenor of the Criminal Law Committee, for the second webinar in our biannual Advocacy in Action series.

Law Society submission makes compelling case for greater investment in legal aid

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has made a submission on the 2025 Triennial Legal Aid Review, calling for increased and ongoing funding of the legal aid system, and for any reform to be evidence-based.

Law Society urges Government action over Minister’s Judiciary comments

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

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

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Changes to court rules to support Te Au Reka implementation in the District (including Youth) and High Courts

Changes to court rules to support Te Au Reka implementation in the District (including Youth) and High Courts

The Ministry of Justice and judiciary have a major project underway to introduce a new digital case flow management system for courts, known as Te Au Reka.
Guidance on NDAs and lawyers' professional obligations

Guidance on NDAs and lawyers' professional obligations

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has recently refreshed its guidance on “Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements - lawyers’ reporting duties and suppression of professional complaints”.
Last chance! Take the 2026 AI and the Profession Survey

Last chance! Take the 2026 AI and the Profession Survey

We want your views and experiences of AI in the workplace to help shape our AI Programme. If you haven’t already, please complete the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa’s 2026 AI and the Profession Survey by 28 September.

Review of Standing Orders 2026: Report of the Standing Orders Committee 

In September 2025, the Law Society made a submission to Parliament’s Standing Orders Select Committee on the Review of Standing Orders 2026. Our submission identified matters affecting the House’s consideration of legislation and raised rule of law concerns.  This week, the Standing Orders Committee has published its final report, and we…
AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

AML/CFT Levy Regulations approved

The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Levy) Regulations 2026 have been approved. The levy is part of the Government’s changes to the funding model of New Zealand’s AML/CFT system.
Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

Growing together with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa

We’re proud to be building on six years of partnership with Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa with the renewal of our Memorandum of Understanding marking the next chapter in how we work together for the profession. And there’s already plenty to build on!
Remembering Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC

Remembering Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa acknowledges with sadness the passing of Sir John Henry KNZM KC PC, who has died aged 94. A former Court of Appeal Judge and one time Vice President of the New Zealand Law Society, Sir John left an enduring mark…
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Law Society Library introduces new sign-in for subscription databases

Law Society Library introduces new sign-in for subscription databases

The Law Society Library is introducing a more secure sign-in process for the subscription databases available through its Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch libraries, and at kiosks in lawyers’ rooms across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Deadline extended for access to clients in custody feedback

Deadline extended for access to clients in custody feedback

As announced previously in LawPoints, The New Zealand Law Society is keen to hear from practitioners about issues you experience accessing your clients in custody. 
Te Au Reka will change the way lawyers interact with the courts

Te Au Reka will change the way lawyers interact with the courts

The transition from paper-based court processes to Te Au Reka, New Zealand’s new digital case management system, marks one of the most significant modernisations of the courts in decades and will transform the way lawyers interact with the justice system.
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