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Vicki Morrison-Shaw - Environmental Law Committee

Matakana-based barrister and commissioner Vicki Morrison-Shaw originally joined the Environmental Law Committee as a way of keeping herself across developments in the law - since the role of the committee is to make submissions on proposed changes to environmental and resource management legislation.  But in the nine years she’s been involved…

Law Society makes recommendations to improve Fast-track Approvals Bill

The Law Society has made a submission to the Environment Select Committee on the Fast-track Approvals Bill, raising concerns about how the fast-track approval process appears to be inconsistent with constitutional principles and good regulatory practice.
Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system

Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system

Attacks on judges risk weakening the justice system. Opinion Piece by Frazer Barton, President of the New Zealand Law Society - In defense of the judiciary.

Leading law firms endorse Law Society membership

With the Law Society’s introduction of a membership subscription this year, several large law firms have already expressed their commitment to signing up all their lawyers as members.

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Quigg Partners announces promotion of Nick Logan

Quigg Partners has announced the promotion of Nick Logan to Partner.

Anthony Harper promotes Lucy Robinson to Special Counsel

Anthony Harper has announced the promotion of Ōtautahi property lawyer Lucy Robinson to Special Counsel.

Thorndon Chambers announces a new member

Buddle Findlay appoints three new senior associates

Hilary Anderson joins Holland Beckett as Special Counsel

The Firm Lawyers welcomes Katherine Dentice to its team

Obituaries See all

Percy Valentine Storkey VC, 1893 - 1969

Born in Napier, Storkey attended Napier Boys’ High School where he excelled academically and in rifle shooting, cricket and swimming. He was Dux in 1910 and won the national Navy League essay prize with “Why Britain must command the Sea”, but moved to Sydney in January 1912 after studying English…
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Andrew Colin Craig Hooker, 1963 - 2020

Andrew Colin Craig Hooker, 1963 - 2020

Andrew Hooker Prominent Auckland barrister and solicitor Andrew Hooker died after a motorcycle accident in northern New South Wales on 11 March. He was aged 56. The managing partner of Shine Lawyers, where Andrew was a consultant, Angela Parlane, says Andrew Hooker was regarded as a guru in insurance law and standing…
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John (Jock) Wynter Blathwayt, 1940 - 2020

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Daniel Alexander Winfield, 1973 - 2020

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Anthony (Tony) David Ford QSO, 1942 - 2020

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Wayne Seymour Chapman, 1944 - 2020

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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.

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Costs of Practice report released

Lawyers are not immune from the increased costs experienced by New Zealanders in recent years and have been subject to operational cost increases well above the rate of inflation. In the last three years alone, the operational costs of running a legal practice have increased by 15.3% each year. 

Same great service, even more value

As the New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa introduces a paid membership subscription, Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch says the refreshed offer means lawyers will get the same great service with even more value.

Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone join Ngā Ratonga Ture/ Auckland Council Legal Services

Ngā Ratonga Ture/Legal Services at Auckland Council are delighted to welcome Bianka Griffiths (née Lee) and Abbie Featherstone to the property team as Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel respectively.

The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announces new senior solicitor

The Directors of The Firm Lawyers, Tauranga announce the addition of Senior Solicitor, Carly Christie to the team.

Law Society sounds warning over proposed ram raid legislation

The Law Society’s Youth Justice Committee convenor Dale Lloyd says criminalising ram raid offending by children and young people is inconsistent with children’s rights.

Law Society releases Generative AI guidance for lawyers

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has today published guidance on the use of Generative AI (Gen AI), outlining the opportunities, risks and how to balance these while embracing AI’s potential in enhancing the delivery of legal services.  

Law Society updates Information Handling Policy

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa has updated its Information Handling Policy and from next month the Policy will provide greater detail about what personal information the Law Society collects, how that information is collected and the purposes for which it is collected.

Applications for Stage International traineeship now open

The Law Society is taking applications for Stage International. Since 1991 the Paris Bar has hosted an eight-week traineeship known as Stage International which attracts young French-speaking foreign lawyers from all over the world. The aim of the internship is to help lawyers to learn about law and the practice of the legal…

Law Society Council announces membership subscription

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa annual membership subscription will be $290 plus GST. Membership will be free for lawyers in their first two years PQE. 

Cathy Knight: Unwavering support and faithful service to the profession

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa farewells Cathy Knight after 30 years of service.
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