AWLA has recently joined forces with the Coalition for the Safety of Women and Children by endorsing an open letter urging the Government to strengthen the criminalise of stalking in Aotearoa New Zealand. This initiative aligns with AWLA’s steadfast dedication to advocating for legal reforms in Aotearoa New Zealand, ensuring the safety of women and …
Tikanga Maori
The Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association firmly supports the position set out in Te Hunga Rōia Māori o Aotearoa’s open letter to members dated 9 May 2024. The New Zealand Council of Legal Education’s inclusion of Tikanga Māori within the legal degree’s compulsory curriculum is welcomed by AWLA. Tikanga Māori was the first law in Aotearoa …
AWLA Open Letter to the New Zealand Law Society
AWLA thanks our members for your feedback on the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal decisions regarding practioner Mr Murray Tingey. AWLA has provided an open letter to the New Zealand Law Society expressing disappointment with both the liability and penalty decisions. The letter can be read below. We thank you for your engagement …