New Zealand Bar Association : Everything you need to know

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NZ Bar Association, Māori Law Soc sign memorandum of understanding

NZ Bar Association, Māori Law Soc sign memorandum of understanding

New Zealand and Māori law societies renew their MOU

NZBA awards 2026 access to justice prize to family law specialist Erin Ebborn

NZBA awards 2026 access to justice prize to family law specialist Erin Ebborn

She has assisted those impacted by poverty, addiction, mental health challenges

Ex-AMINZ executive director Monique Pearson is College of Law’s incoming New Zealand CEO

Ex-AMINZ executive director Monique Pearson is College of Law’s incoming New Zealand CEO

She takes up the mantle on 2 November

Approval becomes easier for family and civil legal aid providers under legal aid scheme reforms

Approval becomes easier for family and civil legal aid providers under legal aid scheme reforms

Other changes include experience waivers and evaluation of fixed fees and pre-approved disbursements

Many court-appointed counsel are concerned about remuneration: justice ministry survey

Many court-appointed counsel are concerned about remuneration: justice ministry survey

They also report issues regarding workload, case complexity, stress