Organisations for Lawyers

24 October 2011
By Rachael Breckon

Pacific Lawyers’ Association now active again

"Typically Pacific – Inclusive and collaborative" is how the president of the Pacific Lawyers’ Association Frank Godinet describes the organisation. Although dormant for the last few years as practitioners’ focus turned to "maintaining practices in hard times" the organisation has vigorously awoken. The Pacific Lawyers’ Association boasts ... More about Pacific Lawyers’ Association now active again.

4 August 2011
By NZLS

South Pacific Lawyers Association launched

The South Pacific Lawyers Association (SPLA) was launched in Sydney on 10 July 2011. Lawyers representing law societies or bar associations from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, New Zealand and Australia met for the launch, approving the constitution of the ... More about South Pacific Lawyers Association launched.

14 July 2011
By NZLS

Resource Management Law Association (RMLA)

Objectives The object of the Association is to promote within New Zealand an understanding of resource management law and its implementation in a multi-disciplinary framework, excellence in resource management policy and practice; resource management processes which are legally sound, effective and efficient and which produce high quality environmental outcomes. Membership ... More about Resource Management Law Association (RMLA).

14 July 2011
By NZLS

Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS)

Objectives To work for the equal opportunity and advancement of women in the study and practice of law. Law reform and its administration, and for the advancement of social policy, particularly as it affects women and children, to promote the use of women’s skills in law. To participate as ... More about Otago Women Lawyers' Society (OWLS).

14 July 2011
By NZLS

LEADR (association of dispute resolvers)

Objectives To promote alternative dispute resolution including mediation in Australia, New Zealand and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Membership criteria There are five levels of membership – advanced, accredited, associate, affiliate and student members. Size of membership Over 500. Brief history Since 1990, LEADR has trained over 4,000 people in mediation. Their mediator panels include ... More about LEADR (association of dispute resolvers).

14 July 2011
By NZLS

Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL)

Objectives ANZAPPL’s constitution commits it to exploring the relationship between psychiatry, psychology and the law. Membership criteria Anyone with an interest in the relationship between mental health and the law. Size of membership Under 100 New Zealand members Brief history ANZAPPL started with dinner meetings at co-founder, forensic psychiatrist Bob ... More about Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatry, Psychology and Law (ANZAPPL).

14 July 2011
By NZLS

Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ)

Objectives To set and maintain high professional standards and maintain public confidence in dispute resolution, and provide continuing professional development. To consult with relevant agencies to ensure that quality dispute resolution processes are applied. To promote continued growth and awareness of all dispute resolution processes and maintain links with international ... More about Arbitrators and Mediators Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ).

13 July 2011
By NZLS

The Maritime Law Association of Australia & New Zealand (MLAANZ)

Objectives To advance maritime law reforms and to facilitate justice in its administration. To be a forum to discuss and consider problems affecting maritime law and its administration. To act with foreign and other associations in efforts to bring about the unification of maritime and commercial law, maritime customs, usages ... More about The Maritime Law Association of Australia & New Zealand (MLAANZ).

13 July 2011
By NZLS

Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA)

Objectives To provide education, advocacy, and networking opportunities about legal issues in sport in Australian and New Zealand. Membership criteria Open to anyone with an interest in sports law. Size of membership 370-plus. Brief history Formed in 1990, ANZSLA now has a membership that includes lawyers, administrators, academics, government representatives and ... More about Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA).

13 July 2011
By NZLS

Aviation Law Association of Australia & New Zealand (ALAANZ)

Objectives To develop the practice of the law affecting the aviation industry and the exchange of information about aviation laws between Australia and New Zealand. Membership criteria Lawyers and managers involved with the aviation industry who deal with legal or policy issues. Students in any discipline involved in aviation. This ... More about Aviation Law Association of Australia & New Zealand (ALAANZ).

26 November 2010
By Kath Moran

Family Law Section activities during 2010

It has been a busy year for the section and it is timely to thank the Executive Committee members, regional representatives and members of the standing committees for their efforts over the past year. Below are a few highlights from 2010. Law reform The section has relied heavily on its standing ... More about Family Law Section activities during 2010.

26 November 2010
By NZLS

2010 Christmas Message from NZLS President Jonathan Temm

This Christmas message begins by reflecting on the events of the past year and most significantly, the Christchurch earthquake. On behalf of the whole profession, I commend those practitioners and staff in Christchurch for the manner in which they have endured a very trying situation. We all wish you a ... More about 2010 Christmas Message from NZLS President Jonathan Temm.

22 November 2010
By NZLS

Jonathan Temm viewpoints

The New Zealand Law Society’s 28th President took office in April 2010. LawTalk asked him how things are going so far. You’ve been President since April. How have you found the role in the past six months? Is it what you imagined? I had no preconceptions; I did not ... More about Jonathan Temm viewpoints.

22 November 2010
By NZLS

NZLS and gowns in District Court

The New Zealand Law Society has been involved in co-ordinating discussion on suggestions that gowns should be worn for trials of indictable matters in District Courts. NZLS President Jonathan Temm says he has feedback from members of the legal profession, the judiciary and the government, which indicates widespread support for ... More about NZLS and gowns in District Court.

22 November 2010
By NZLS

NZLS and its Law Reform Work

One of the functions of the New Zealand Law Society under the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 is to “assist and promote, for the purposes of upholding the rule of law and facilitating the administration of justice in New Zealand, the reform of the law”. To this end, the Society has ... More about NZLS and its Law Reform Work.