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Media Council rules ‘death threat’ article was incorrect

The Media Council has ruled an article published in the New Zealand Herald alleging that death threats had been posted on an Auckland-based community group’s Facebook page, was inaccurate. It says no such threats had been published on the Community Action Network (CAN) page. The story, headed “Battle brewing over North Shore’s…

UK Police interfered with freedom of expression, court finds

The High Court of England and Wales has found that the Police interfered with the freedom of expression of man who had tweeted about transgender issues in a way which a complainant found offensive. The decision, R on the application of Harry Miller v The College of Policing [2020] EWCH 225 (14…

One toy supplier fined, another four prosecuted

A toy supply company has been fined for supplying unsafe toys and four more companies are before the courts on toy safety charges following Commerce Commission investigations. The commission says Cinevan International Ltd was fined $81,000 in the Auckland District Court. Cinevan had earlier pleaded guilty to five representative charges relating…

Commission seeking feedback on ‘fit and proper’ criteria

The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on the proposed criteria it will use to assess whether a lender is ‘fit and proper’ as part of a new certification regime being introduced under changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCF Act). From April 2021 the commission must be…

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Hesketh Henry welcomes Simon Gray as partner

Hesketh Henry has appointed Simon Gray as a partner to lead its banking and finance practice.

DLA Piper appoints Edward Eisdell-Moore as technology and data partner

DLA Piper has appointed Edward (Ed) Eisdell-Moore as a partner in its technology and data practice.

CPD hours requirement

As we approach the end of the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) year, it is a good time for lawyers to check in on their CPD plan and record (CPDPR) and the activities they have completed so far. Understanding the minimum number of CPD hours required is a good place to…

High Court upholds suspension order for Gautam Jindal

The High Court has dismissed Gautam Jindal’s appeal against liability and penalty. The Court found that Mr Jindal had “entirely failed to understand his fundamental obligations as a lawyer” and that he was not a fit and proper person at the time he engaged in the conduct. The Court found…

Continuing Professional Development: Clearing up some common misconceptions 

The rules concerning Continuing Professional Development (CPD) apply to all lawyers, but there are some common misconceptions about them. The CPD scheme fosters lifelong learning and encourages engagement with activities beyond technical knowledge. With this flexibility, there may be some confusion about what exactly counts as a CPD activity and how…

Lawyers are responsible for the contents of court documents prepared using Generative AI

It comes as no surprise that the use of Generative AI (GenAI) has grown in Aotearoa New Zealand’s legal sector. GenAI offers much needed relief to heavy workloads and has already been adopted in day-to-day practice to generate templates, assist with legal research and analyse contracts. With more firms adopting…
Snapshot of the Profession 2025

Snapshot of the Profession 2025

The annual Snapshot of the Profession in Aotearoa New Zealand provides valuable insights and trends into the legal profession. It draws on information held by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa as regulator of the practice of law and is based on practising certificate holders in New Zealand.
Law Society’s annual report released

Law Society’s annual report released

The Law Society’s annual report to the Minister of Justice for the 2024/25 year has been tabled in Parliament and is available on the Law Society website at the following link:   New Zealand Law Society Annual Report 2025 Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch said among the many highlights for the…
Strengthening fraud awareness and improving scam detection

Strengthening fraud awareness and improving scam detection

Scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, often designed to appear legitimate, urgent and highly personalised. This year alone, Kiwis have lost a gross total of $265 million to fraud with scammers using innovative methods to prey on vulnerable people. The difference between falling victim and staying safe comes down to having trusted…

Keeping festivities fun for all

With the holiday season almost upon us, lots of people are looking forward to end of year celebrations and festivities.
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