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Rule of Law a key priority for Law Society

As part of its extensive advocacy work, the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has a number of law reform committees which cover all areas of law. These influential committees provide critical advice and input when law change is being considered, and encourage the involvement and engagement…
Law Society welcomes acknowledgement of concerns over lawyer wellbeing

Law Society welcomes acknowledgement of concerns over lawyer wellbeing

The President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa, Frazer Barton has welcomed a letter highlighting concerns over the wellbeing of lawyers across the country. 
Welcome relief for duty lawyers

Welcome relief for duty lawyers

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is delighted that duty lawyers across New Zealand are set to receive a 17 per cent pay rise, following an announcement by the Legal Aid Services Commissioner this week.
Frazer Barton re-elected as Law Society President

Frazer Barton re-elected as Law Society President

Frazer Barton has been re-elected as New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa President for another 12 month term, the Law Society has confirmed today.

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Legal and structural change recommended in Law Society’s Independent Review Report

The Independent Review Report released today by the Law Society has recommended that legislative and structural change is required and recommended the establishment of a new independent regulator and an overhaul of the system for handling complaints about lawyers.

Independent Review Report received by Law Society Board

The Board of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has received the report from the Independent Review Panel.

Update on Court operations in Northland 1 Feb 2023

Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu has agreed to extend the local solution framework currently in place in the Auckland Metro District Courts to the Northland region.

Update on Court operations in Auckland 30 Jan 23

Tēnā koe,   I hope that you, your whānau and friends are okay given the devastating floods and rain in Auckland and surrounding areas. If you are going through a tough time, please feel free to contact the Legal Community Counselling Service on 0508 664 981. This is a free service provided by the New…

New Zealand Law Society ‘Transforming for the Future’ 

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has made headway on key strategic priorities over the last year, as its 2021/22 Annual Report shows, Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch said.  “Transforming for the Future is how the Law Society is implementing change for the benefit of the public, the…
Law Society appoints Katie Rusbatch as Chief Executive Officer

Law Society appoints Katie Rusbatch as Chief Executive Officer

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has appointed Katie Rusbatch as permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

NZLS Statement on the Water Services Entities Bill

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has written to the Minister of Local Government expressing its concern regarding the use of an entrenchment clause in the Water Services Entities Bill – more commonly referred to as the Three Waters regime. The late inclusion of an entrenchment clause…

Statement on Fiji

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa expresses its concern that Fijian lawyer Mr Richard Naidu has been found guilty of contempt of court.

King's Counsel appointments

The New Zealand Law Society extends its congratulations to the members of the legal profession who have been appointed King’s Counsel in last week's announcement by the Attorney-General. A total of 10 new King’s Counsel have been appointed, the first round of appointments since King Charles III ascended to the throne in…
Frazer Barton elected as New Zealand Law Society President

Frazer Barton elected as New Zealand Law Society President

Frazer Barton will be the 33rd President of the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa after the Law Society’s Council unanimously endorsed him at their meeting earlier today.
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