New Zealand Law Society - Access
After hours access is available at most libraries to members holding a current Practising Certificate or current Associate Membership.
The Ministry of Justice agrees to the NZ Law Society Library providing after-hours access at courthouse sites for the purpose of lawyers' legal research only.
This means that the card holder only may access the premises. Clients, other lawyers without cards and tailgaters are not permitted into NZLS libraries or lawyers’ rooms.
An access card is required for entry to the library.
24 hour access is available for lawyers with an access card, via the Anzac Avenue door.
A request for an access card to the Auckland Library can be made using this application form or by applying in person at the Library. Identification is required to collect a card. The cost is $25 (excl. GST). If you have lost or damaged your card, a replacement card will cost $35 (excl GST).
The issued card must not be used to allow any other person access to the building, or to any restricted area.
The Library is located in the Justice & Emergency Services Precinct (Emergency Services Building, B2 entrance on Tuam Street). The Library's after-hours entrance is located just outside the ESB main entrance on the ground floor.
A Lawyers’ access card (CJESP) is required for after-hours access to the Library.
The issued card must not be used to allow any other person access to the building, or to any restricted area.
The Hamilton Library is accessible during office hours in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch Office.
After hours by code, 7am - 6pm Monday -Friday. (from Law Society).
Contact the Branch Manager to enquire.
The Rotorua Library is on the first floor of the Court building, with card and pin code access. After hours access is available from the back of the building (get details from Security Office during Court hours).
Obtain swipe cards and pin code from Security Office at the main entrance to building.
Permanent cards cost $20.00.
Access to the Thames Library is available from the second door on the left as you enter the public foyer.
After-hours key access available to practitioners ($25.00 p/a), enquire at the Registrar.
A request for an after hours access card to the Wellington Library can be made using this application form or by applying in person at the Library. The cost is $25 (excl. GST). If you have lost or damaged your card, a replacement card will cost $35 (excl GST)
The issued card must not be used to allow any other person access to the building, or to any restricted area.
Contact directly to enquire.