AWLA recently filed submissions against the Regulatory Standards Bill based on our concerns with its: (a) introduction of important constitutional standards without seriousconsideration being given to the constitutional implications of codification;(b) legal framework and failure to achieve its purpose;(c) deliberate exclusion of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and entrenchment of contestedideology under the guise of neutral …
2025 Manukau Mid-Winter Event
You are warmly invited to come together with other members of the profession in South Auckland — Judges, practitioners and stakeholders — as we acknowledge and celebrate Dame Ranjna Patel DNZM QSM.
Guest speaker: Dame Ranjna Patel DNZM QSM.
When: Thursday, 24 July 2025 between 5:30 pm and about 7:30 pm.
Where: Offices of Kayes Fletcher Walker, Level 4 MIT Building
AWLA’s History Timeline Launch
We are celebrating the Timeline’s launch and AWLA’s 41st anniversary with a panel discussion featuring past AWLA committee members, including Hon Judge Kate Davenport KC, Kellie Arthur, Hon Margaret Wilson DCNZM, and Phillipa Muir, who will share reflections on the AWLA’s past achievements and their aspirations for its future.
Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025
Time: 5:30 pm start
Venue: Simpson Grierson, Level 27, 88 Shortland Street, Auckland Central
Tickets: $20 for members, $35 for non-members.
June Breakfast Club – South Auckland
Join us for breakfast in South Auckland.
Thursday, 26 June 2025 at 7.30am – 8:30am,
July Breakfast Club- North Shore
Join us for breakfast and a chat at the Honey Cafe in the North Shore!
Friday, 4 July 2025, 7:30am – 8:30am
Opposition to Equal Pay Amendment Bill
AWLA opposes the fast-tracked Equal Pay Amendment Bill. Earlier this month, AWLA wrote an open letter to the Prime Minister and MPs raising concerns about the legislative process and the amendments this Bill would make. AWLA’s letter can be read below.
June Breakfast Club – West Auckland
Join us for our breakfast and a chat at West Auckland . VEVO Foodstore. 400 Titirangi Road, Titirangi, Auckland 7.30am 12 June 2025
Submissions on behalf of the Auckland Women Lawyers’ Association opposing the issuance of a practicing certificate to Mr James Gardner-Hopkins
On 20 March 2025, AWLA filed submissions with the Law Society opposing the issuance of a practicing certificate to Mr James Gardner-Hopkins. AWLA’s subsmission can be read here.