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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

Ex-chief ombudsman, NZBA founding member among those recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

Ex-chief ombudsman, NZBA founding member among those recognised in 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List

Peter Boshier received the KNZM distinction while Dr James Farmer KC received the CNZM

NZ Bar Association challenges government plan to stop courts from ruling on climate change claims

NZ Bar Association challenges government plan to stop courts from ruling on climate change claims

The body highlighted what it said was a disturbing trend in relation to retrospective legislation

Kerryn Beaton appointed as judge of Dunedin District Court

Kerryn Beaton appointed as judge of Dunedin District Court

Her criminal law experience includes stints as Crown prosecutor, defence counsel