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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.

Summer greetings from the Law Society

A message from David Campbell, Vice President AucklandTēnā koutou katoa, As the festive season draws near, I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and the wider legal community. This time of year, gives us the perfect opportunity…
Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Tēnā koutou katoa   The end of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on events and achievements during the year, and to look forward to the work that awaits us in the New Year.  It also gives me the opportunity to thank all members of the profession for the work…

Lawyers reminded about professional obligations when speaking with the media.  

The Law Society reminds lawyers that they must carefully consider their professional obligations when speaking with the media. This reminder follows two recent decisions from the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) in which lawyers were found to have breached their professional obligations while engaging in media…

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Summer greetings from the Law Society

A message from David Campbell, Vice President AucklandTēnā koutou katoa, As the festive season draws near, I extend my warmest greetings to all members of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and the wider legal community. This time of year, gives us the perfect opportunity…
Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Holiday message from the Chief Justice

Tēnā koutou katoa   The end of the year gives us the opportunity to reflect on events and achievements during the year, and to look forward to the work that awaits us in the New Year.  It also gives me the opportunity to thank all members of the profession for the work…

Lawyers reminded about professional obligations when speaking with the media.  

Philosophy and Mental Health: Lessons for Lawyers

Treaty law principles event a success

Law Society urges Government action over Minister’s Judiciary comments

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Law Society’s annual report released

Law Society’s annual report released

The Law Society’s annual report to the Minister of Justice for the year to 30 June 2024 has been tabled in Parliament and is available. Read the Annual Report 2023/24. The key take aways are:  17,009 practising certificate holders  1,231 complaints opened  1,123 complaints closed  28 Disciplinary Tribunal decisions   Two lawyers struck off  Over10,000 lawyers retained their membership  More…

Aaron Rodney Nicholls struck off for misappropriating client funds

The New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal (the Tribunal) has struck off former Auckland lawyer Aaron Rodney Nicholls (Mr Nicholls) after he admitted misappropriating $700,000 of trust account funds and providing false statements to conceal his wrongdoing. Mr Nicholls had been suspended on an interim basis since 17 April…

New research underlines concerns for lawyer mental health

Gender Equality Charter Survey shows progress

Law Society President Frazer Barton takes leave of absence

2024/25 practising fees and membership subscription