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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 (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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Tributes for New Zealand’s First Chief Coroner

Former Chief Coroner, Judge Deborah Marshall, has paid tribute to New Zealand’s first Chief Coroner, Judge Neil MacLean QSO, who passed away on Friday.

She says Judge MacLean showed outstanding leadership in creating a full time professional coronial bench. “He fostered excellent working relationships with key stakeholders including ESR, the Police and health professionals.”

Coroner Peter Ryan, who worked with Judge MacLean from 2007 until he retired, recalled his “compassion and empathy” for grieving families. “Also, I appreciated the way he engaged with the members of the bench and involved us in the setting up of the new service”.
 

The Hon. Sir Ian Barker KC

Sir Richard Ian Barker KC (17 March 1934 – 11 November 2022)

*Barbara Relph

It is with great sadness that the legal profession farewells Sir Ian Barker KC, Honorary member of the NZBA | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture and a man with deep connections to many within the profession.

High Court Judicial Appointments

The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney General’s announcement today of the appointments of High Court Associate Judge Peter Andrew as a Judge of the High Court, and Grant Brittain KC as an Associate Judge of the High Court.

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CPD Training

A Chat with Mary Scholtens KC (CPD 1 hr)

Dec
1
Social

Hamilton End of Year Get Together 2022

Riverbank Chambers, The Riverbanks, HAMILTON, New Zealand
Dec
2
Social

Wellington End of Year Get Together 2022

Arborist, Trinity Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
Dec
7
Social

Christchurch End of Year Get Together 2022

The Christchurch Club, CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand

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