Mental Health of Legal Profession
27 September 2024The Life Squared Trust commissioned a 3-year longitudinal study to measure mental health and wellbeing in the legal profession with Professor Aaron Jarden, Melbourne University. The report is now available.
Read moreRules changes in force from 1 September 2024
02 September 2024The Ministry of Justice has notified several amendments to the Rules of Court, which took effect on 1 September 2024.
Read moreBar Association raises concerns about attacks on our judiciary
29 August 2024The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture has observed a recent increase in comments and public statements by Ministers about Judges that go much further than criticisms or discussion of judgements.
Read moreChief Justice’s Annual Report released
27 August 2024Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann today released her Annual Report for 2023. The report is intended to support public understanding of the courts and to enable public scrutiny of how they are administered. It outlines work programmes that support the efficient and effective administration of justice and includes information about judicial…
Read moreFrom the President - June 2024
27 June 2024Kia ora koutou, Mānawatia a Matariki.
This weekend, on 28 June, we celebrate our new national holiday and the beginning of the Māori New Year.
This is a time to celebrate a meal with friends and whānau, remember those who have passed and celebrate new beginnings, looking up to look forward.
King's Counsel 2024 Announced
27 June 2024The Attorney-General has announced the appointment of 19 new King's Counsel.
Read moreChief Justice welcomes High Court appointment and Court of Appeal acting judge
17 June 2024The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney General’s announcement today of the appointment of Auckland King’s Counsel Gregory Blanchard as a Judge of the High Court.
The Chief Justice is also pleased to announce the appointment of Hon Justice Anne Hinton as an acting Judge of the Court of Appeal.
Access to Justice Award 2024
17 May 2024LexisNexis and the Bar Association are now opening nominations for the 2024 Award. We invite you to nominate colleagues - or yourselves - for this award.
Read moreCourt of Appeal Considers Interpretation of Legal Services
09 May 2024This week the Court of Appeal heard an appeal by the Legal Services Commissioner in the case of Legal Services Commissioner v Fawcett. The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture was an intervenor before the High Court and appeared again before the Court of Appeal.
Read moreMemorandum for incoming Attorney-General
19 March 2024The Chief Justice has released the memorandum she provided to Attorney-General Judith Collins on Ms Collins appointment to the role of Attorney-General in November 2023. The Attorney-General has agreed to the release and the deletions made to protect privacy and preserve free and frank communication between the Chief Justice and…
Read moreChanges to Section 27 Funding
08 March 2024The Bill to remove funding for reports obtained under section 27 of the Sentencing Act 2002, often referred to as cultural reports, has now received Royal assent and will take effect on Friday 22 March 2024. This means that the Legal Services Commissioner will no longer be able to fund…
Read moreFrom The President - February 2024
23 February 2024Tēnā koutou katoa.
I am delighted to bring you this update and the announcement that the Attorney General, the Hon Judith Collins KC, has today confirmed that there will be a 2024 round for the appointment of Kings Counsel. Please do read the Attorney-General’s announcement, which is in line with previous…