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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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Events

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

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Mentoring Programme

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Important Updates

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Court operations under the COVID-19 Protection Framework: Transitional arrangements

The Courts have set in place transitional protocols that will cover their operations for the period from 6 December 2021 to 31 January 2022.

During this period, the Courts are working with the Ministry of Justice to set up the infrastructure in New Zealand’s courthouses that will allow them to utilise new protective measures aligned with the public safety objectives of the COVID-19 Protection Framework (the Framework) – such as vaccination passes and rapid antigen testing.

High Court Protocols under the new Framework

Measures to be implemented in the High Court for the COVID-19 Protection Framework (Protection Framework) are under development. These measures are expected to be largely operational by 1 February 2022 when the High Court formally recommences business for the year.

Te Ara Ture Pro Bono Update

As the year ends, Te Ara Ture has been looking back on its first few months and imagining what the next year will bring for providing access to justice.

Upcoming Events

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Feb
11
Social

Auckland Beginning of Year Get Together

Pavilion Kitchen, Auckland, New Zealand
Mar
15
CPD Training

A Chat with Colin Carruthers QC (CPD 1 hr)

At your desk, Online, New Zealand
Mar
31
Social

Tauranga Member Function

Tauranga Club, Tauranga, New Zealand
Apr
1

NZBA Annual Conference 2021 - Advocacy Now: Law in Extraordinary Times (8.5 hrs CPD)

Trinity Wharf, TAURANGA, New Zealand

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