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Find out more about what is happening in the Association, at the bar, in court and in the legal profession.

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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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Ten Queen's Counsel appointed in 2021

The  Attorney-General, Hon. David Parker, announced today the appointment of ten new Queen's Counsel. NZBA President, Paul Radich QC has offered his congratulations to them for their significant achievement in reaching Silk status. 

Intervening in interests of access to justice

The High Court has given leave to the Bar Association to intervene in an important case where the eventual outcome will be of significance in the area of legal aid.

Fawcett v Legal Services Commissioner is currently on appeal from a decision of the Legal Aid Tribunal. At issue is whether work administering a legal aid file comes within the definition of “legal services” under the Legal Services Act 2011. This is a critical point because only the provision of legal services can be funded under the legal aid scheme.

Barristers sole AML/CFT class exemption

Following feedback from (among others) the NZBA, Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs has finalised a factsheet about the barristers sole AML/CFT class exemption.

Upcoming Events

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Aug
5
Ceremony

Wellington Silks Ceremony 2021

Courtroom 1, WELLINGTON, New Zealand
Aug
6
Ceremony

Manukau Silk Ceremony 2021

Courtroom 1, Manukau City, New Zealand
Aug
10
CPD Training

Harmful Digital Communications (1.5 hrs CPD)

Aug
11
CPD Training

The Art of persuading a judge or an arbitrator (1.5 hrs CPD)

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