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News and Updates

News and updates relevant to Independent Bar.

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Finding and Briefing Barristers

Guidance on searching for a barrister and how to brief barristers.

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Join the NZBA

Membership of the NZBA gives access to a wide range of commercial discounts, preferential insurance rates (subject to eligibility), training and networking event discounts, as well as practice support information.

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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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Resources

Mentoring Programme

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Important Updates

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Legal Aid and Witness Costs

The Ministry of Justice has announced that from 22 July 20 2019, witness costs will no longer be pre-approved "as there is no statutory requirement for them to be paid by legal aid." The disbursement will continue to appear in the grants schedules where the application was received before 22 July 2019 but will not be available to claim.

High Court and District Court Rules Changes in Force 1 August

Several changes to the High Court and District Court Rules will come into force on 1 August. These result from the High Court Amendment Rules 2019 and the District Court Amendment Rules 2019.

Update from the High Court (July 2019)

We have received an update on a range of matters from the Chief High Court Judge Hon Justice Venning. These include consideration by the Rules Committee consideration of unbundling of services, revised judgment distribution practices and Canterbury Earthquakes Insurance Tribunal transfers from the High Court.

Upcoming Events

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26
Ceremony

Hon. Justice Goddard - Swearing in Ceremony

Ceremonial High Court, Wellington, New Zealand
Aug
2
Ceremony

Hon. Justice Toogood - Final Sitting

No. 1 High Court, AUCKLAND, New Zealand
Aug
13
CPD Training

Making the Most of Expert Evidence (CPD 1.5 hrs)

Webinar, Your office, New Zealand
Aug
23

NZBA - ABA Annual Conference 2019 - Queenstown

Rydges Hotel , Queenstown, New Zealand

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