New Zealand Bar Association news

Court-ordered mental health reports leave psychiatrists overstretched

Court-ordered mental health reports leave psychiatrists overstretched

Health authorities took this matter to Wellington High Court on Monday

New president takes the reins at the NZ Bar Association

New president takes the reins at the NZ Bar Association

Maria Dew KC has served under three NZBA presidents since 2017

Chief justice announces court system changes with Queen Elizabeth II's death

Chief justice announces court system changes with Queen Elizabeth II's death

The Queen's Counsel designation has been converted to King's Counsel with the crowning of King Charles III

Kate Sheppard Chambers boosts ranks with new barrister

Kate Sheppard Chambers boosts ranks with new barrister

Genevieve Haszard brings over 21 years of litigation experience in Australia and NZ to the table

FortyEight Shortland adds litigation and dispute resolution specialist to barrister ranks

FortyEight Shortland adds litigation and dispute resolution specialist to barrister ranks

The new member brings 30 years of legal experience to the chamber's barrister ranks