Employment Relations Act Amendment
23 April 2026On 21 February 2026, the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2025 came into force, bringing significant changes to collective bargaining obligations, worker classification, remedies for personal grievances, and loss of personal grievances for high income earners. This update outlines the key features of the Act.
Read moreWelcome legal reforms in the family violence space
22 April 2026In recent times, there have been some significant statutory strides taken in the family violence space to better protect victims. The purpose of this article is to summarise the key features of four pieces of legislation which have recently or will soon come into force, and which family law practitioners should…
Read moreKeeping your Private Life Private
09 April 2026As a private investigator, I am often asked to find people for my clients. It may be to serve a document on that person, perhaps they have skipped town after emptying their employers’ till, or maybe the client has lost touch with someone and wants to reconnect.
Whatever the circumstances, one…
IBA report calls for urgent reforms to support women in the legal profession
20 March 2026A new International Bar Association (IBA) report has identified persistent structural barriers preventing women lawyers from progressing into senior leadership roles, despite increased awareness and diversity initiatives across the profession. The Raising the Bar: Women in Law – Phase 2 Report draws on a global survey of 5,000 women lawyers…
Read moreInternational Women’s Day
06 March 2026On Sunday 8 March we celebrate International Women’s Day. While there is still mahi to be done to achieve gender equity in the legal profession, International Women’s Day is an opportunity to pause and acknowledge – with gratitude – the courage, leadership and persistence of those who came before us…
Read more2025 Gender Equality Charter Survey – Supplementary Report
20 February 2026The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o Te Ture has welcomed the release by the New Zealand Law Society of the 2025 Gender Equality Charter Survey – Supplementary Report, which provides additional analysis and context to the Summary Report published in late 2025.
Read moreAI, Accuracy and Advocacy: A Timely Reminder for Barristers
19 February 2026Recent comments from the Supreme Court provide a stark reminder of the risks associated with the uncritical use of artificial intelligence in litigation. The Court has affirmed that responsibility rests with the person filing submissions to ensure that all authorities cited are genuine and accurately referenced.
Read moreMaster Anne Gambrill CNZM
13 February 2026The Bar Association notes the passing of Master Anne Gertrude Gambrill (née Shorland) CNZM (1934–2026) on 10 February 2026
Read moreAuthorised Provider Prison Entry (APPE)
29 January 2026The Authorised Provider Prison Entry System (APPE) is an electronic system that records people entering and exiting prisons. APPE will improve sign in/out processes and replace paper-based systems at the main entry gate and exit.
Read moreCongratulations to New Year’s Honours’ recipients
15 January 2026The Bar Association congratulates the legal professionals recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours for their contributions to law, justice, and the community. We also acknowledge the many Justices of the Peace honoured for their dedication to community service.
Read moreA Candid Look at Parenthood and Practice
17 December 2025The pressure to maintain a busy practice while navigating the demands of family life presents unique challenges, often amplified by the unpredictability of litigation. This article draws directly from the experiences of our members, who share their candid insights on managing court work and family systems.
Read moreRapley heads to Keble College
09 December 2025Witnessing skilful advocacy is rare. Most lawyers appearing in court never perform as well as they should or could. Trial advocacy is a skill. It is a skill that can be taught. It is a skill that can be acquired. I believe the only way to effectively learn and improve…
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