NZ Bar Association

Australia and New Zealand Bar Associations, Antipodean Advocacy - Trans-Tasman Perspectives Conference : 23-24 August 2019, Queenstown, NZ

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10-15 hours CPD

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Important Updates

Russell Walker appointed as District Court Judge

Acting Chief District Court Judge John Walker, has advised that Palmerston North Barrister, Russell Walker has been appointed as a District Court Judge.

Swearing-In of Associate Judge Owen Paulsen, Christchurch, 2 August 2019

Jonathan Eaton QC gave an address on behalf of the New Zealand Bar Association on the occasion of the swearing-in of Associate Judge Owen Paulsen at the High Court at Christchurch on 2 August 2019.

2019 QC Appointment Round Announced

The Attorney-General, David Parker, has announced that there will be an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel this year. He has, however, indicated that there will be fewer appointments than in previous years. Counsel seeking appointment as Queen’s Counsel should write to the Solicitor-General, at qc@crownlaw.govt.nz by 30 August 2019.