Practising fee for 2022/23

The Law Society, like all organisations has had to pivot and absorb the financial impact of Covid-19. In the last two annual reports, the Law Society has outlined to the profession the significant investment that has had to occur in order for modern systems, processes, structure and staff capability to…

Introducing our new Board

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is delighted to introduce our new Board. New Vice-Presidents Ataga’i Esera, Caroline Silk and David Campbell were elected at the Law Society Council meeting in April. They join returning Vice-President Frazer Barton and new President Jacque Lethbridge who were…

Jacque Lethbridge takes over as President of the New Zealand Law Society

Improving access to justice for ordinary New Zealanders will be a key priority for the incoming President of the New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa.

Long Tail of Covid Impacts Relationships: Family Law Section, NZ Law Society

Covid-19 lockdowns brought both positive and negative to New Zealand relationships and relationship property, according to a recent survey.

Building a ‘Fit-for-the-Future’ New Zealand Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa tackled major legacy issues and emerged from 2021 stronger and better able to meet the dynamic needs of the legal profession now and in the future.

Statement on Ukraine

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa expresses its grave concern at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, the Ukrainian National Bar Association, and the Ukrainian Bar Association.

Strong support for increased transparency and efficiency around complaints process

New Zealand lawyers are strongly in favour of changes that would improve the efficiency of the lawyers’ complaints process while also making it more victim focused.

Independent Review Panel appointed

The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today announced a highly experienced panel to conduct the independent review to examine the regulation and representation of legal services in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Standards Committee appeal Tribunal’s penalty decision

The National Standards Committee No 1 has lodged an appeal against the Tribunal’s penalty decision imposing a two-year suspension on James Gardner-Hopkins for findings of misconduct. The New Zealand Law Society | Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa appoints standards committee members and provides administrative support to standards committees, but they make…

Court precautions for Omicron

The New Zealand Law Society supports a conservative approach to court business with the emergence of the latest Omicron variant, particularly given its high transmissibility, and the ongoing presence of Delta in the community.