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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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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, 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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High Court Procedure Note - Second appearance over the Christmas period 2020-2021

The High Court of New Zealand has provided a memorandum outlining the Procedure for Second Appearance of Category 4 Offences in the High Court over the Christmas Period 2020-2021

New AODT Court Stream Milestone for Family Court

The inclusion of certain Care and Protection matters in Hamilton’s first Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court is a significant milestone for the Family Court, says the Principal Family Court Judge, Judge Jacquelyn Moran. Judge Moran says creating a dedicated alcohol and other drug dependency stream within the Family Court jurisdiction promises to address a major underlying driver of serious risk and harm to babies and children.

Transformative te Ao Mārama model announced for District Court

Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, has announced a new model for the District Court. Te Ao Mārama will incorporate best practices developed in the District Court’s solution-focused specialist courts into its mainstream criminal jurisdiction. 

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Nov
24
CPD Training

Workplace Investigations Webinar (CPD 1.5 hr)

At your desk, Everywhere, New Zealand
Nov
27
Ceremony

Ceremonial Employment Court Sitting - Farewell Judge Mark Perkins

Courtroom 2.01, 41 Federal Street, New Zealand
Nov
27
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Christchurch End of Year Get Together

The Christchurch Club, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand
Dec
2
Social

Dunedin End of Year Get Together

The Bar and Card Room, DUNEDIN, New Zealand

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