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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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District Court Judges appointed to ease post lockdown caseload

Five additional District Court Judges have been appointed to help deal with the impact of the COVID 19 lock down period on the Court system.   

The District Court is under significant caseload pressure and these additional appointments will increase capacity in the key locations of Auckland, Manukau, Whangarei and Christchurch.   

Law Commission review of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995

The Law Commission completed its review of the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Act 1995. The report revealed significant gaps in the operation of the current law, including insufficient independent oversight and a failure to accommodate human rights values, tikanga Māori and the Treaty of Waitangi | te Tiriti o Waitangi.

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

Upcoming Events

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Jan
26
Ceremony

Hon. Justice Andru Isac - Swearing in Ceremony

Ceremonial Courtroom No. 1, Wellington, New Zealand
Jan
28
Ceremony

Hon. Justice Melanie Harland - Swearing in Ceremony

Courtroom One, Auckland, New Zealand

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