Loving Justice Goddard's presentations on making laws that work - which coincidentally is the name of his new book! Funny and (of course) perceptive. makinglawsthatwork.net @BarristerNZ Phillip Cornegé

James Rapley KC was at our Annual Conference: "On returning to chambers this morning, I see that the sign writer is obviously hedging his bets. He must know something more about the Monarchy than I do." A viable solution to the KC/QC dilemma? Strictly Obiter @BarristerNZ

Auckland based law people: would you (and colleagues who you would convince) come to a fun, not too hard law quiz in November if I organised it as a 75th anniversary of Wednesbury? Not extreme trivia; hopefully entertaining. (Comment with extra thoughts.)

AG David Parker is seeking nominations/expressions of interest in appointment to the HC Bench. Factors considered include skill & experience in life & in law, character, & experience & understanding of the communities the judges serve. Strictly Obiter tinyurl.com/abyjc2z6

Free webinar tomorrow 2 Oct at 5pm: kōrero with the Privacy Commissioner, Michael Webster & General Counsel Joanna Hayward about recent and upcoming work and decisions. nzbar.org.nz/node/48635 @BarristerNZ

Advocacy in the RMA Jurisdiction: webinar next Thursday with Bronwyn Carruthers KC and presenters, Her Honour Judge Prudence Steven KC from the Environment Court, and barristers Sarah Shaw (RMA Hearings Commissioner) and Martin Williams. nzbar.org.nz/node/56575 #cpdevent

Justice Christine French will become President of the Court of Appeal | Te Kōti Pīra, succeeding Justice Cooper. Justice Neil Campbell joins the Court of Appeal Bench. Associate Judge Dani Gardiner and Paul Cogswell are appointed to the High Court, both based in Auckland.

Civil Oral Submissions Masterclass (CPD 6.5 hours): Don’t miss the opportunity to practice and learn in a safe and collegial environment with some of Aotearoa’s leading civil experts. Join us 22 November at ANZ Pavilion, Auckland. Register now: nzbar.org.nz/events/civil-o…

Pleadings Matter Webinar (CPD 1.5 hrs): Sarah Armstrong KC, Charlotte Griffin, Brent O'Callahan, and Stephen Mills KC (Chair) will delve into the critical importance of pleadings in shaping your case. Register to join us 20 November, 5–6.30pm: nzbar.org.nz/node/56641 #cpd

Come and celebrate the end of the year with us at one of our six events across the country. Non-members interested in joining the Bar Association are welcome. Please register for catering purposes: tinyurl.com/5n8ynxn6 #endofyeardrinks #nzbarristers

In his first column, NZBA President Paul David KC shares his thoughts on the first month in the job, and considers the types of issues that the Bar Association might comment on: nzbar.org.nz/news/president… #nzbarristers

Bridging the Gap between Written and Oral Submissions Webinar (CPD 1.5 hrs): Justice Paul Radich, Clive Elliott KC and Nikki Pender (Chair) will delve into the critical interface between written and oral submissions. See more and register: nzbar.org.nz/node/56730 #advocacyskills

(1/4) A valedictory sitting in honour of the retirement of Justice Mark Cooper, President of the Court of Appeal was held at the Court of Appeal in Wellington yesterday.

Our popular Oral Submissions Masterclass for criminal law practitioners was recently followed up with an equally-successful masterclass on Civil Oral Submissions, with excellent feedback from both the participants and those who attended as observers. 👉nzbar.org.nz/news/building-…

Thanks to everyone who joined the Auckland End of Year Social Drinks! We appreciate your time during this busy season. It was great to catch up and share stories. Enjoy the holidays, and don’t forget to take Paul David KC’s advice: truly sign off for a bit!

KidsCan helps Kiwi kids in need by providing food, clothes, and health products. Our members are donating to KidsCan instead of sending Christmas cards, hoping to bring a bit of magic to struggling families. Thank you, and Meri Kirihimete!

We would like to congratulate Justice Christian Whata on his appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal and Justice Woolford as an acting judge of the Court of Appeal. Congratulations to both on these esteemed appointments! ⚖️#NZBar #Justice #CourtOfAppeal #courtsofnz

We recently conducted research revealing women lawyers remain markedly under-represented as counsel in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Disappointingly, the research confirmed there has been no meaningful improvement since the previous reviews. nzbar.org.nz/news/women-law…

Thanks to everyone who joined us for today's South Auckland Lunch at the Manukau District Court. It was great to have you, and we hope you enjoyed a little sweet treat on the way out. We look forward to seeing more of you!

Felix Geiringer appeared as counsel for the Bar Association in the High Court and Court of Appeal in the recent case of Legal Services Commissioner v Fawcett. In this note to members, he outlines why this case was important for the Bar Association. More: nzbar.org.nz/news/lsa-v-faw…