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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. 

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.

Three new directors at Queen City Law

Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.

K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate

K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.

Obituaries See all

Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC

The legal profession farewells the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hardie Boys GNZM GCMG QSO KStJ PC, a figurehead of New Zealand law, following his passing on 29 December 2023, aged 92. 
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Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

Dame Alison: a pioneer for women in law

Last week, a long serving public and international lawyer, Dame Alison Quentin-Baxter, whose legacy has been enshrined in constitutional law in New Zealand and overseas, passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2023 at the age of 93.
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Dr. David Graham McGee, CNZM, LLD, KC

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Law Society remembers Len Andersen KC

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Rajan Rai

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Rt Hon Paul East CNZM KC PC

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On the move See all

Three new directors at Queen City Law

Queen City Law announce the appointment of Bradley So, Tom Huang and Tina Hwang as Directors.

K3 Legal promotes two to senior associate

K3 has promoted two skilled associates, Patrick Shanahan-Pinker and Evie Martin, to senior associate.

Luke Cunningham Clere announces promotions

Holland Beckett promotes two partners

White Fox & Jones appoints new partner

Saunders Robinson Brown announces promotions

Advocacy in Action See all

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.

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.

Letters to incoming Ministers

Law Society concerned about the use of urgency to repeal resource management legislation

Evidence Act 2006 – misconceptions and Example Directions – NZLS feedback

Proposed ram raid offence in breach of children’s rights

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Law Society’s Esera and Rusbatch named Elite Women

Law Society’s Esera and Rusbatch named Elite Women

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa would like to congratulate both its Vice President (Wellington) Ataga’i Esera, and Chief Executive Katie Rusbatch and on their inclusion in NZ Lawyer magazine’s Elite Women list for 2023.

Governance at the Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa (the Law Society) is seeking feedback on potential changes to its Constitution.

Expressions of interest sought for arbitrators and mediators

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa and the Arbitrators’ and Mediators’ Institute of New Zealand (AMINZ) are seeking expressions of interest from those who have arbitration or mediation experience, and who wish to be considered for appointment by either organisation. In particular we are looking for…

Costs of practice survey released

A survey looking at the costs of running a legal practice has been sent to all law firms, sole practitioners, and barristers across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Law Society Council gives green light to new membership strategy

Tēnā koutou I wanted to briefly update you on the new strategy for our representative function that will deliver more benefits for members in an enduring way. Last week the Law Society Council has indicated its support of progressing the strategy further. The proposed new representative strategy, which seeks to deliver…

Regional Library Kiosk Services

North Shore District Court in Albany, Auckland, has now re-opened the library kiosk and lawyers’ room in a new space as part of its ongoing remediation works. The new location is gaining favour with local lawyers who find the access more convenient, despite the room being a little smaller. With…

NZ Asian Lawyers – Meeting the Needs of a Culturally and Linguistically SuperDiverse Aotearoa

Aotearoa, New Zealand, is a superdiverse nation with increasing numbers not born here or with their parents not born here. Our Asian population (comprised of first generation migrants and also second or third generation Asians born in NZ) now makes the greatest contribution to our population growth. This correlates closely…

Law Society membership future outlined

The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa would like to update its members on potential plans to introduce a membership subscription for representative services and lay out the timeline for that. The Law Society is proud of the membership services it delivers and the support we provide…

Mental Health Awareness Week – Time to take stock of the mental wellbeing of your organisation

 In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week and the ongoing importance of wellbeing in the profession, LawPoints checks in with executive coach Madeleine Shaw. The Australian-based coach and former lawyer recently presented her webinar, 'Out of the Quicksand, 'in association with the New Zealand Law Society Auckland branch,' which was…

Feedback sought: Access to student loans and allowances for Professional Legal Studies courses

The recent re-classification of training providers by the Government means the Professional Legal Studies course (known as Profs) will need to be developed as a Qualification on the NZ Qualifications and Credits Framework, in order to ensure continued access to student support (loan/allowances) beyond 2024.
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