THE BAR CONFERENCE
FAST FORWARD: Making critical choices in a time of change
5-6 September 2025 | Hilton Hotel - Auckland
The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o te Ture is excited to announce our Annual Conference in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, at the Hilton Hotel. This premier event will explore critical contemporary questions and developments. It is designed for barristers at all stages of their careers.
This year, the conference will offer key insights into today’s ethical questions, take a deep dive into directors’ decision-making and ESG factors, and delve into the latest designs for the delivery of justice.
Engage in thought-provoking sessions on prisoners' rights. Get to grips with seismic shifts in the employment law jurisdiction. Learn de-escalation techniques for scary situations and discover how junior barristers can improve your life.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with fellow legal professionals and enrich your expertise, all the while overlooking the beautiful Waitemata Harbour.
Social Functions
These are included in your registration ticket.
Welcome Function – Hilton Hotel in the exhibition space.
Casual drinks and canapes. Friday 5 September 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Formal Conference Dinner - Maritime Museum
There will be pre-function drinks at the Blue Water Black Magic space at 6pm with dinner to follow at 7pm in the Maritime Room. Kindly sponsored by LexisNexis.