NZ Bar Association - Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture

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News and Updates

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

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

Court operations in Auckland for 31 January to 3 February 2023

Auckland’s extreme rain event of Friday 27 January has damaged the Auckland District Court, and caused minor damage to some other court buildings. This media release advises how courts will operate in Auckland for the rest of the week, and where to find information about court proceedings affected by the temporary closure of the Auckland District Court.

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Season's Greetings | Ngā mihi o te wā

To mark the end of this year, and to celebrate the holiday season, we made a donation on behalf of our members, Council, staff, partners, sponsors and stakeholders, to the KidsCan charity.

Tributes for New Zealand’s First Chief Coroner

Former Chief Coroner, Judge Deborah Marshall, has paid tribute to New Zealand’s first Chief Coroner, Judge Neil MacLean QSO, who passed away on Friday.