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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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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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Events

Find out about NZBA social events, as well as upcoming ceremonies. 

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Judicial Appointments - Community Magistrates

Chief District Court Judge Doogue has advised the appointment of five new Community Magistrates in Tauranga, Auckland and Christchurch.  Members are invited to their swearing-in ceremonies.

Criminal Cases Review Commission essential for justice

The New Zealand Bar Association says that the introduction of legislation to establish a Criminal Cases Review Commission is a welcome development. Jonathan Eaton QC says that lawyers involved in criminal defence work have been advocating for an independent review body for many years.

Justice

Legal profession identifies key areas for improving access to justice

Authors of a New Zealand Bar Association Access to Justice Report are calling on greater involvement from the country’s barristers combined with more support for Legal Aid to enable a fairer system of legal representation. The Report notes that there has been an increase in the number of people who can’t afford lawyers, and those representing themselves who are potentially disadvantaged because of their lack of knowledge.

Upcoming Events

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Nov
1
Social

Briefing the Bar and Diversity in the Legal Sector - Keynote: Sir John Key

The Pavilion, ANZ Centre, AUCKLAND, New Zealand
Nov
30
Social

Dunedin Christmas Function 2018

Princes Chambers, Level 3, Rodgers House, DUNEDIN, New Zealand
Dec
7
Social

Christchurch Christmas Function 2018

The Christchurch Club, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand
Mar
8
Ceremony

Valedictory Sitting - Rt. Hon. Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias GNZM

Supreme Court, Wellington, New Zealand

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