NZ Bar Association

Research funded by the New Zealand Law Foundation, and carried out by the New Zealand Bar Association, has shown that female lawyers are greatly under-represented in appearances before the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.

This year’s Annual Conference is to be held on 21 – 22 September in Rotorua, with our theme, "The New Zealand Bar Association at 30".

Presented by Damian Chesterman and Royden Hindle, this webinar demonstrates a practical approach to arbitration.

Wellington Bench and Bar Dinner - Nicolini's - 18 October 2018

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Research shows female lawyers greatly under-represented in New Zealand’s highest courts

Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

New Zealand reports to the United Nations’ Committee Against Torture periodically on measures taken to implement the “Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment” domestically.

NZ Bar Association highlights disturbing attack on District Court Judge

The New Zealand Bar Association says a New Zealand Herald article criticising a District Court Judge is a disturbing occurrence where a media organisation has used its privileged role in a personal and unfortunate way.