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
Tricks of the Trade - Civil
This seminar will be of interest to litigators at any level and will cover advocacy in the civil context from the perspective of the Bench, Bar and experts.
22 May 2012 | Auckland | more info...
Retirement of the Rt Hon Justice Blanchard from the Supreme Court
The Chief Justice Rt Hon Sian Elias has advised that there will be a farewell sitting at the Supreme Court to mark the retirement of the Rt Hon Justice Blanchard on Thursday 7 June at 4.00pm.
07 June 2012 | Wellington | more info...
Special Sitting of the Employment Court - John Haigh QC
There will be memorial sitting to commemorate the contribution to employment law of the late John Haigh QC. Bar Association members are invited to attend.
08 June 2012 | Auckland | more info...
Tricks of the Trade - Criminal
This seminar will be of interest to litigators at any level and will cover advocacy from the perspective of the Bench and Bar.
13 June 2012 | Wellington | more info...
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Important Updates
Refresh of New Zealand Legislation Website
The New Zealand Legislation website has a new look.
3:11 PM, 28 March 2012 | read more...
Review of the Judicature Act 1908
The Law Commission has released an Issues Paper on the review of the Judicature Act 1908.
12:34 PM, 13 March 2012 | read more...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. The Practice Note will take effect from 1 February 2012. For further information click here.
12:45 PM, 13 January 2012 | read more...
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