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Advocacy update highlights legislative reforms affecting lawyers

This week the Law Society presented its six-monthly update on its work to improve the law, focusing on several significant bills recently enacted or currently before Parliament. In 2025, over 150 submissions were made, and this year has started at a similar pace. In February, the Law Society made a…

Applications now open: Paris Bar - Stage International 2026

The Law Society is taking applications for Stage International. Since 1991 the Paris Bar has hosted an eight-week traineeship known as Stage International which attracts young French-speaking foreign lawyers from all over the world.

Update on the Solicitors' Fidelity Guarantee Fund

The Solicitors’ Fidelity Guarantee Fund (SFGF) has now been wound up pursuant to section 367 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (the Act). The SFGF provided for claims of theft by solicitors occurring on or before 31 July 2008. The SFGF was replaced by the Lawyer’s Fidelity Fund on…

Toni Hindmarsh promoted to Associate at The Firm

Tauranga-based law firm The Firm has promoted Toni Hindmarsh to Associate.

On the move See all

Philippa Daniels joins Akarana Chambers

Akarana Chambers has announced that Philippa Daniels has commenced practice on her own account as a member.

MinterEllisonRuddWatts welcomes property partner Ed Smithies

MinterEllisonRuddWatts has announced that Ed Smithies has joined its Tier 1 real estate team.

The Honourable Sir Mark Cooper KNZM KC joins Bankside Chambers

Melissa Johnston joins Kate Sheppard Chambers

Gallaway Cook Allan appoints Simon Telfer as Independent Board Member

Corcoran French appoints Mark Henderson as Managing Partner

Obituaries See all

Former Law Society President and property law expert Ian Haynes ONZM passes away

Former Law Society President and property law expert Ian Haynes ONZM passes away

It is with deep sadness that the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa learned of the passing of Ian Haynes ONZM, former President of the Law Society. 
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John Anderson McBride

John Anderson McBride

On 31 January 2022, the law lost one of its most loved and respected servants with the death of John McBride after a long and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.
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Trevor Ross (Ross) Burton

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Major Steven James Taylor, AE

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Philip David Watts (1955-2020)

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Alistair ‘Jock’ Nicolson 1936-2020

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Advocacy in Action See all

Vicki Morrison-Shaw - Environmental Law Committee

Matakana-based barrister and commissioner Vicki Morrison-Shaw originally joined the Environmental Law Committee as a way of keeping herself across developments in the law - since the role of the committee is to make submissions on proposed changes to environmental and resource management legislation.  But in the nine years she’s been involved…

Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill

The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.

Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system

Costs of Practice report released

Law Society sounds warning over proposed ram raid legislation

Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding

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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.
David Campbell will be the next President and take up the role in March 2026

David Campbell will be the next President and take up the role in March 2026

We’re delighted to congratulate Auckland lawyer David Campbell, who's been appointed as the next President-Elect of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa. David will take up the role in March 2026, following confirmation at the Law Society’s Council meeting earlier today.
How to stay cyber safe in legal practice

How to stay cyber safe in legal practice

As Cyber Security Awareness Month draws to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on why cyber security matters to every legal practitioner and to share practical steps for protecting your clients, your firm, and your professional reputation.
Shared challenges and kaitiakitanga at legal regulators' conference

Shared challenges and kaitiakitanga at legal regulators' conference

Kaitiakitanga was the theme of CORO 2025 (Conference of Regulatory Officers) held in Ōtautahi, Christchurch last week. Hosted by the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa for the first time in eight years, the conference brought together legal practice regulators from Australia and New Zealand to share…

The Law Society embraces technology to improve membership services

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa launched the first phase of its new member services portal, Law Society Connect, on 22 October. This marks a significant step forward in how the Law Society delivers its Representative services, with a focus on accessibility and evolving to meet…
Chief Justice addresses 35 years of the Bill of Rights Act

Chief Justice addresses 35 years of the Bill of Rights Act

Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann today paid tribute to the principal architect of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act, the Right Honourable Sir Geoffrey Palmer, acknowledging his work on one of the most important pieces of legislation ever enacted by a New Zealand Parliament. Justice Winkelmann was speaking at…
New Chief Ombudsman seeks to enhance organisation’s mana

New Chief Ombudsman seeks to enhance organisation’s mana

Even though he hasn’t practised law for a long time, new Chief Ombudsman John Allen says in many ways he still feels like a lawyer. Reading case law again has helped but so has the new role which he believes provides an opportunity for him to have a positive impact on…

AI tools for legal research – Beware of fake cases

With the plethora of AI generative tools available, incorporating AI into legal practice has now become easier than ever, offering enhanced time and cost savings. AI is rapidly automating time-intensive tasks and legal research. However, integrating AI research tools comes with its own set of challenges, namely hallucinations. Hallucinations are…

Anderson Lloyd shows commitment to Gender Equality Charter

Anderson Lloyd, one of the first firms in Aotearoa New Zealand to sign the New Zealand Law Society’s Gender Equality Charter, is proud to have reached a significant milestone in its journey toward gender equity with 50 per cent of its equity partners being women, one of the highest proportions…

Select Committee endorses reform

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is pleased that the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill has been reported back from Select Committee with no changes recommended to the amendments proposed to the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (LCA).  The amendments, originally proposed by the Law Society,…
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