New Zealand Law Society - Access
| Mon-Fri | 8:30am - 5:00pm |
NB Clients are not permitted into the Law Society libraries or MOJ lawyers’ rooms.
Lawyers holding a current Practising Certificate or current Associate Membership (with Library access added on) can purchase an Access Card for after-hours access to our library premises.
Access cards are issued upon payment of a one-off fee and are for the named card holder only. Cards must not be used to allow any other person access to the building, or to any restricted area.
To purchase an access card complete the form and email to your local library:
| Library | Email to: |
| Auckland | Auckland@nzlslibrary.org.nz |
| Wellington | Wellington@nzlslibrary.org.nz |
| Canterbury | Canterbury@nzlslibrary.org.nz |
An access card is required for entry to the library.
24 hour access is available for lawyers with an access card, via the Anzac Avenue door.
A request for an access card to the Auckland Library can be made using this application form or by applying in person at the Library. Identification is required to collect a card. The cost is $25 (excl. GST). If you have lost or damaged your card, a replacement card will cost $35 (excl GST).
The Library is located in the Justice & Emergency Services Precinct (Emergency Services Building, B2 entrance on Tuam Street). The Library's after-hours entrance is located just outside the ESB main entrance on the ground floor.
A Lawyers’ access card (CJESP) is required for after-hours access to the Library.
Contact the Branch Manager to enquire.
A request for an after hours access card to the Wellington Library can be made using this application form or by applying in person at the Library. The cost is $25 (excl. GST). If you have lost or damaged your card, a replacement card will cost $35 (excl GST)
Library resources can be accessed at a number of lawyers' room kiosks in Court Houses around the country see here for details.