Media releases/news

2015

Intervention Rule changes from 1 July 2015   23 Jun 2015
Trusts Reference Group meets    28 May 2015
5% of protection order legal aid applications declined    19 May 2015

2014

Wills can become invalid   02 Dec 2014
Enduring power of attorney recommended for all adults   24 Oct 2014
It's crucial to know the details of your will, says Law Society   16 Oct 2014
New Zealand Law Society congratulates new Justice Minister   06 Oct 2014
Change urged to proposed Family Court Rules   11 Jun 2014
Proposed changes make legal aid supervised provider policy clearer   05 Jun 2014
Exciting new era for New Zealand lawyers   01 Apr 2014
Lawyers prepared for new Family Court system   26 Mar 2014
Survey shows worries over family legal aid   06 Mar 2014
Child Harm Prevention Orders move welcomed   05 Mar 2014

2013

Strengthening of human rights protection mechanisms urged   20 Jun 2013
New Zealand Law Society has continuing concerns with Family Court bill   07 Jun 2013
New Zealand Law Society encouraged by positive amendments to Family Court Proceedings Reform Bill   29 Apr 2013
Government’s proposed changes to the Family Court puts children at risk   21 Feb 2013
Government’s proposed changes to Family Court will make it less accessible   14 Feb 2013

2012

Courthouse changes will impact on many communities   12 Dec 2012
Complex technical issues in drafting of same-sex Marriage Bill   10 Dec 2012
Repeal of Joint Family Homes Act supported   17 Oct 2012
Law Society appreciates changes in legal aid position   09 Oct 2012
Public interest is key in any courthouse closure proposal says Law Society    03 Oct 2012
Family Court child protection expertise acknowledged   06 Sep 2012
Law Society considers Family Court Review report   02 Aug 2012
Child Support Amendment Bill misses opportunity    01 Aug 2012
Select committee recommends review of legal aid regulation   05 Jun 2012
Fees to be introduced for civil disputes in Family Court   31 May 2012
Family lawyers given update on Auckland Family Court issues   30 May 2012
New Zealand Law Society Auckland branch announces winners of inaugural lawyer awards   24 May 2012
Law Society secures more time for further input into new legal aid contracts   03 May 2012
Complaint at short consultation time over legal aid forms   03 May 2012
Less restrictive information sharing regime needed for the safety of children    05 Apr 2012
Major exodus of family legal aid lawyers will follow fixed fee introduction   21 Mar 2012
Law Society releases Family Court review submission   07 Mar 2012
Minister’s request to defer Bill welcomed   28 Feb 2012
Family Law Section survey seeks input for family legal aid fixed fees   23 Feb 2012
Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill will impact access to justice   16 Feb 2012
Legal Assistance (Sustainability) Amendment Bill misleading   16 Feb 2012

2011

Law Society seriously concerned at legal aid fixed fee level   20 Dec 2011
Law Society to consult lawyers on Continuing Professional Development   24 Nov 2011
Legislation to guide disclosure of trust information supported   10 Nov 2011
Law Society outlines concerns with legal aid provider contracts   03 Nov 2011
Legal aid provider certificates of standing   24 Jun 2011
Law Society urges greater clarity in child protection legislation   15 Jun 2011
Symposium looks at Family Court future   03 Jun 2011
Deadline for Family Courts submissions to be extended   03 Jun 2011
Law Society restates position in legal aid debate   30 May 2011
Proposal for Auckland court centralisation not supported   27 May 2011
Auckland District Courts centralisation proposals – NZLS submission    12 May 2011
Law Society begins major consultation on intervention rule   11 May 2011
No limit supported on use of trusts legal purposes   06 May 2011
Family Court system will stand up to review   20 Apr 2011
Legal Aid announcements   19 Apr 2011
New legal aid direction concerns New Zealand Law Society   13 Apr 2011
New Zealand Law Society hopes for improved legal aid system   08 Apr 2011
Legal Aid regulation flexibility questioned   01 Apr 2011
No need for a statutory definition of trust, says Law Society   28 Mar 2011
Details of Christchurch law practice relocation available   18 Mar 2011
Law Society says abolition of gift duty raises some issues   25 Feb 2011

2010

Comprehensive child support law reform urged    11 Nov 2010
Mediation training partnership agreement signed    28 Oct 2010
Lawyers identify issues with legal aid assurance proposals   28 Oct 2010
Adjustments to Legal Services Bill proposed   21 Oct 2010
Law Society appreciates need for court security screening    01 Sep 2010
Lawyers will assist with input on legal aid proposals   26 Aug 2010

2009

New Zealand Law Society – statement on legal aid   01 Dec 2009
Legal aid review – New Zealand Law Society preliminary response   27 Nov 2009
Law Society response to legal aid review discussion paper   01 Sep 2009
Pay cut for legal aid providers   31 May 2009

2008

Legal aid increase inadequate   22 May 2008

2007

Domestic violence protection orders   02 Nov 2007
Legal aid remuneration rates   17 Oct 2007
Domestic violence report   29 Aug 2007
Crimes (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) Amendment Bill   08 Jan 2007