The New Zealand Bar Association (NZBA)

Welcome to the website of the New Zealand Bar Association, an incorporated society which comprises mainly lawyers/advocates who practise at the Independent Bar, i.e. usually as specialist litigators or advocates, or experts in dispute resolution, in sole practice. 

The website will provide you with contact details for members of the NZBA.  Visitors may also access public documents and information of general interest.  Members may access additional information which is confidential to the NZBA in the Members Area.

The NZBA would like to acknowledge the support it receives from its sponsors and service providers.

Events Calendar

Walking the Talk - Wellington - 8 March 2012

WALKING THE TALK - Practical ways for women lawyers to make a difference for themselves and for others

CLA Regional Law Conference

The CLA Regional Law Conference will take place in Sydney, Australia from 19 - 22 April 2012.

World Bar Conference 29 June - 1 July 2012

The theme for this year’s conference is ‘Advocacy, past, present and future - constant values for a modern Bar’. Throughout the three days, sessions and discussions will focus on the provision of quality advocacy and provide an opportunity for serious debate about international issues directly concerning the legal professions around the globe.

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Important Updates

Proposed Procedure for Earthquake Claims in Christchurch District Court

Chief District Court Judge Jan-Marie Doogue has issued a Practice Note which will “fastrack” claims arising from the Christchurch earthquakes.

NZBA Office: Christmas Closure

The Council and Executive at the Association wish you all a Merry Christmas and safe and relaxing festive season.

The New Zealand Bar Association office will be closed over the Christmas period from 23 December 2011 until 12 January 2012

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