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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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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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New in the Library: Globe Law Online

New in the Library: Globe Law Online

Great news for lawyers across Aotearoa New Zealand! The New Zealand Law Society Library has a new subscription to Globe Law Online, a practical ebook collection from Globe Law and Business (UK) with over 300 titles supporting legal practice, professional development and the business of law.
Access to clients in Corrections custody

Access to clients in Corrections custody

If you're a criminal practitioner, we want to hear about the issues you're experiencing when accessing your clients in custody. As announced in LawPoints in June, we want to hear directly from you about the current issues at each Corrections facility you attend. 
Ministry updates probate guidance for the public

Ministry updates probate guidance for the public

The Ministry of Justice has updated its probate information and published two new guides to help people manage simple estates after a death.
Law Commission recommends hate crime reform

Law Commission recommends hate crime reform

Te Aka Matua o te Ture - Law Commission's final report, Hara Ngākau Kino: Review of hate crime law, has been presented to Parliament this week.

SPCA advises lawyers of bequest changes following restructure

New Zealand's SPCA is advising lawyers that following its recent restructure, bequests should be directed differently. On 1 July 2026, the SPCA restructured from an incorporated society (The Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Incorporated, Charities Commission number CC22705 (RNZSPCA Society)) to an incorporated charitable trust…
Administrative triaging for complaints

Administrative triaging for complaints

The Lawyers Complaints Service (LCS) is pleased to begin operationalising amendments to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 following the passage of the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Act 2026 last week.
Important changes to complaints legislation

Important changes to complaints legislation

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa welcomes legislative changes in the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 that pave the way for more efficient administration of complaints by the Lawyers Complaints Service (LCS).

Annual CPD audit starts soon

The Law Society’s annual audit of CPD plans and records begins in mid-July and concludes in November. The audit aims to ensure compliance with Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
Elder Law Conference

Elder Law Conference

There is an increasing recognition of elder law as a key area of speciality for practitioners. Combined with policy development and reviews of key pieces of legislation impacting older people, there is no better time to attend this year’s one-day Elder Law Conference.
Guidance on new Information Privacy Principle 3A for lawyers

Guidance on new Information Privacy Principle 3A for lawyers

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has issued a practice briefing on the application of Information Privacy Principle (IPP) 3A, a new IPP introduced into the Privacy Act 2020 which took effect from 1 May 2026.
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