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

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Important Updates

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South Auckland Courts 2 March 2021

The District Court has asked that practitioners who want adjournments request them as early as possible. Chief District Court Judge Taumaunu has also issued an update on operations from 2 March 2021.

Killings of Women Judges in Afghanistan - Statement of the IAWJ

Last month, two women judges were assassinated in Kabul as they were on their way to their posts in the Supreme Court of Afghanistan. The Court has been advised by security personnel that all women judges are potential targets of violence.

Appointment round in 2021 for Queen's Counsel

Attorney-General David Parker announced today that an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2021. 

Appointments of Queen’s Counsel are made by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the Attorney-General and with the concurrence of the Chief Justice. The Governor-General retains the discretion to appoint Queen’s Counsel in recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the law in fields other than advocacy.

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