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Join us at the ANZ Pavilion in Auckland on 4 April for this event.

Learn how to work with civil electronic casebooks in the senior courts including changes introduced by the updated EDP.

Some suggestions on how we can all help the victims of the Christchurch Mosques' shootings

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Important Updates

Bar Association President calls for discussion on safety from terrorism

In an open letter to members of the New Zealand Bar Association, President Kate Davenport QC has asked barristers to contribute to the discussion of how the law can work to help prevent mass shootings and other terrorist acts.

Christchurch Mosque Shootings - How you can help

In the wake of the tragic loss of fifty lives and the injuring of many others on Friday 15 March 2019, here are some ideas on how we can help the injured and those who have lost loved ones.

Christchurch Shootings - Cancellation of Silks Dinner

The New Zealand Bar Association has cancelled the celebratory dinner for the Silks it was holding in Christchurch on Friday 15 March 2019 following the mass shooting in the city.