The Bar Conference 2025
FAST FORWARD: Making critical choices in a time of change
5-6 September 2025
Hilton Hotel - Auckland
5-6 September 2025
Hilton Hotel - Auckland
Access to Justice Award 2025
In recognition of outstanding support for access to justice, this award is open to all New Zealand barristers sole, barristers and solicitors, academics, and law students.
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