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Access to justice impacted by proposed repeal of sentencing report funding

Yesterday’s announcement that the Government will introduce legislation withdrawing funding for "cultural reports”, will significantly limit access to justice, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa says.

Supporting International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is on Saturday 8 March, and the Law Society is supporting the Ministry for Women’s efforts to help reduce New Zealand’s gender pay gap.
Not Admissible: A Discussion on Lawyers’ Mental Health

Not Admissible: A Discussion on Lawyers’ Mental Health

Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch was part of a panel discussion about mental health in New Zealand’s legal profession earlier this week. Hosted by Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey and the Life Squared Trust, in association with the Law Society, Ms Rusbatch was joined by clinical psychologist…

Benjamin Wong suspended from practice on an interim basis

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has suspended Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong (Mr Wong) from practice on an interim basis from 14 February 2025.

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Supporting International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is on Saturday 8 March, and the Law Society is supporting the Ministry for Women’s efforts to help reduce New Zealand’s gender pay gap.
Not Admissible: A Discussion on Lawyers’ Mental Health

Not Admissible: A Discussion on Lawyers’ Mental Health

Law Society Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch was part of a panel discussion about mental health in New Zealand’s legal profession earlier this week. Hosted by Minister for Mental Health Hon Matt Doocey and the Life Squared Trust, in association with the Law Society, Ms Rusbatch was joined by clinical psychologist…

New process to improve visibility of dependent children in courts

Summer greetings from the Law Society

Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Lawyers reminded about professional obligations when speaking with the media.  

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Benjamin Wong suspended from practice on an interim basis

The Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has suspended Hamilton lawyer Benjamin Wong (Mr Wong) from practice on an interim basis from 14 February 2025.

Frazer Barton returning as President of the Law Society

Frazer Barton is returning to the role of President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

Law Society’s annual report released

Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health

Gender Equality Charter Survey shows progress