New Zealand Law Society

The New Zealand Law Society is the representative body for barristers and solicitors, and makes rules under which lawyers practise. The relevant legislation, the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, is available on the web site (see For Lawyers > Regulatory Requirements), as are other guidelines, practice notes and court notices. The register of New Zealand lawyers holding current practising certificates is searchable online. Links are provided to many other sites, notably those providing legislation and case law.