A great chance to hear from election candidates and put your questions to them directly.
When: Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Time: Arrival at 5.30pm for a 5.45pm start.
Venue: Russell McVeagh – Vero Centre, Level 30, 48 Shortland St, Auck 1010
Tickets: $30 for members, $40 for non-members
Submissions on The Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill
AWLA was pleased to make submissions in support of the Deepfake Digital Harm and Exploitation Bill, recognising it as an important step towards strengthening New Zealand’s response to image-based sexual abuse and the growing misuse of artificial intelligence to create non-consensual intimate images.
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AWLA and CoLegal present: RBG: Of Many, One
Join AWLA and CoLegal for an evening of theatre, networking, and conversation.
When: Tuesday, 2 June 2026, from 5.30pm onwards
Where: Saint Alice / ASB Waterfront Theatre
Tickets: $79 per person
Update from Terrie Nafe – the first recipient of AWLA’s New Law Student Scholarship
Terrie Nafe, the first recipient of AWLA’s New Law Student Scholarship, shares her inspiring journey from high school student to law student at Auckland University of Technology. Terrie reflects on how the scholarship has meant far more than financial support — providing her with a sense of community, belief and encouragement as she pursues her dream of a career in law.
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2026 AWLA Autumn Dinner
A wonderful opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and enjoy great food at a stylish rooftop venue.
When: Wednesday, 22 April 2026, from 6.00pm
Where: Palmer Bar, 1 Albert Street, Auckland CBD
Tickets: $89 for members, $125 for non-members
Join the Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association for our much-anticipated 2026 President’s Function – the first and most celebratory event on the AWLA calendar.
This special evening honours the most recently appointed woman to the High Court of New Zealand in Auckland: Justice Amokura Kawharu.
The President’s Function will be held at Simpson Grierson on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 from 5:30PM.
AWLA Constitution Update
All incorporated societies in New Zealand must update their constitution to comply with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and re-register via the Companies Office by 5 April 2026. The new constitution must include mandatory clauses regarding member consent, dispute resolution, and officer duties. Failure to do so will result in the society being dissolved. AWLA has updated its …
New Law Student Scholarship 2026
AWLA is delighted to announce that applications for our New Law Student Scholarship will open on 1 November 2025 and close on 10 January 2026.