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Why choose a barrister?

A barrister is an ideal option when you need specialist legal advice or representation. They are agile and able to turn around work quickly. Barristers are also economical when compared with the same level of expertise in law firms. 

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Join the NZBA

As an NZBA member, you will network with and learn from the most successful people in the profession, raise your profile, reduce your business costs, obtain analysis of issues that affect you, have access to member-only rates to education (including some no charge webinars and resorces), discounts on insurance and texts for barristers, advance access to justice and proactively influence government policy.

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Equality & Diversity

The NZBA is committed to developing a referral bar that reflects the diversity of the legal profession and the wider community.

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Training and CPD

Premiere advocacy and dispute resolution training, delivered by top barristers.

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Member Benefit Scheme

Commercial benefits for members

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Events

Find out about NZBA social events, as well as upcoming ceremonies. 

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Mentoring Programme

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Important Updates

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From the Chief Justice - Operation of Courts following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Chief Justice of New Zealand | Te Tumu Whakawā o Aotearoa has issued a statement on the operation of the courts following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. 

Background to the change in title to King’s Counsel and the King's Judges

The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture has received queries about the change in title from Queen’s Counsel to King’s Counsel and the change in reference to “the King’s Judge(s)”.

Passing of Queen Elizabeth II (21 April 1926 – 8 September 2022)

The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture acknowleges with sadness the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. In her 70 years on the throne, the Queen navigated significant social, political and geo-political change. Her Majesty met the many challenges of her role with determination, dignity, intelligence and humanity.

Upcoming Events

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Oct
20
CPD Training

Trust Disputes - Tricky Issues (CPD 1.5 hr)

Oct
25
CPD Training

Will the phone ever ring? Moving to the bar and setting up chambers (CPD 1.5 hr)

Oct
27
Social

Auckland Region drinks function - Richmond Chambers

Richmond Chambers , AUCKLAND CBD, New Zealand
Oct
28
Social

Christchurch Region drinks function - Bridgeside Chambers

Bridgeside Chambers, Christchurch, New Zealand

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