NZ Bar Association

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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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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

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.

Nine new judges appointed to District Court - Te Kōti ā Rohe

Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of nine District Court Judges.

2021 Court of Trial Protocol

Advisory from the Honourable Justice Thomas, Chief High Court Judge, and Judge Heemi Taumaunu, Chief District Court Judge.

The Chief Judges of the High and District Courts of New Zealand have a statutory obligation to establish a Court of Trial Protocol. S 66 Criminal Procedure Act 2011 refers.