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Event 19 November

Intermediate Bar Social Drinks | Auckland

Join us for a relaxed evening for barristers who are relatively new to life at the independent Bar, and lawyers considering making the move.…

Event 20 November

Wellington End of Year Drinks

Come along to the Wellington Club as we celebrate the past year and catch up with colleagues before the summer break.
Whether you've had a b…

Event 25 November

Hamilton End of Year Drinks

End the year with connection and conversation.

Join colleagues from across the independent Bar for an evening of conversation, connection, …

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Latest News

2026 Silks Announced

16 October

The President and Council of the New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o Te Ture congratulate the following on their appointment as King’s Counsel. We also acknowledge all those…

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Sentencing Advocacy Competition 2026

16 October

The 2026 Annual High Court Sentencing Competition final concluded with Spencer Withers named the winner and Abbey Smith the runner-up. 

Justice Blanchard presided over the evening and questioned the finalists throughout…

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Our training concentrates on advocacy, negotiation and dispute resolution skills. We present practical CPD training in the form of seminars, workshops, webinars and online courses, most of which is FREE for members.

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Our benefits portfolio includes a wide range of products and services that are available to members of the NZBA and in some cases, their families and support staff. Members can also access these on the Member Benefit App.

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Wellbeing Directory

Resources to help and educate members on wellbeing and understanding issues that are impacting on them negatively. There are resources and techniques that may help to resolve problems.

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