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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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Important Updates

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The need for independent judges and a free press in a democracy

The rule of law is arguably the most basic requirement of any civilised society, and an independent judiciary, to which access is available to all citizens, is an essential ingredient of the rule of law. Freedom of expression is also fundamental in a democratic society, in which the courts and the media have vital and complementary institutional roles. Together, they hold power to account, enforce the rights of individuals and shed light on matters of public interest – and they also monitor each other.

 

AML/CFT Barristers exemption to certain provisions

The Associate Minister of Justice, under section 157 of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 (the Act), has exempted  barristers as a class of reporting entities from provisions of the Act.

Update from South Auckland Courts - Level 2 this week

Following the Prime Minister’s announcement on Friday that Auckland will move to Alert Level 2 from 6.00am today (Sunday 7 March), the Chief Justice released a Media Statement setting out the court arrangements for the upcoming week.

Below are the arrangements that will be in place at South Auckland Courts from tomorrow (Monday 8 March), in line with the Chief Justice’s Media statement and the Chief District Court Judge’s Alert Level 2 Protocol.

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CPD Training

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