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NZLS HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH NEWSLETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT: Issue 45, September 2014 NZLS-HB Newsleer – September 2014 Page 1 of 11 Members, I have nine months remaining on my term as your President and I thought that I would reflect on the benefits and challenges of this role with an eye toward encouraging some of you to become actively involved in serving on Council and, ultimately as President of our Branch. I have found that one of the most valuable aspects to this role is the interaction on a national level with my counterparts and with the NZLS National Office staff in Wellington. Twice a year – in April and October – I travel to Wellington to attend the bi-annual meeting of the NZLS National Council, which is made up of NZLS Officers and the Presidents of the various branches around the country. Before my first National Council meeting, I have to admit that I was not looking forward to this aspect of my job. I have a meetings-allergy and find that many/most meetings are a drain on time and energy and do little to advance things. I was entirely wrong about this body and these meetings. My opinion changed immediately at the very first National Council meeting that I attended in April 2013. Our National NZLS President Chris Moore conducts a very tight meeting and ensures that people stay on track and focused. As a result, the format is organized and contributions valuable and interesting. One of the best parts of the meeting is the chance for branch Presidents to update the Council on activities/ challenges in their areas. Information, ideas sharing and problem solving in this manner renders the National Council a very cohesive and supportive group. One of the problems that I have shared on the national level concerned the use of AVL – Audio Visual Links – in the High Court at Napier. I learned that other centres were having the same problem. I also got the solid support and backing of the National Office staff who met with Ministry of Justice staff in Wellington and brokered a solution for us – flying an Associate Judge to Napier for Commercial List days. This greatly enhanced the List functioning for practitioners and parties alike. I also relied upon National Office for support and assistance in dealing with the threatened merger of Hastings and Napier District Courts’ jurisdictional functions. While this issue is far from gone, we are assured that it is not currently a priority for the Ministry. We are also assured by the Ministry in Wellington that proper consultation with our Branch will occur well before steps are taken should this merger idea be refloated. Another benefit to the role of President is the direct access that many of you utilize in bringing matters to my attention. I very much appreciate this and my successful functioning as your President depends greatly upon it. I try to be responsive to all queries and I urge you all to continue in your direct contact with me and/or Branch Council members and staff when needs arise. The role does require the investment of time and I am grateful to Carlile Dowling Lawyers for their indulgence in granting me this time to serve you. I must say, however, that the Branch staff is efficient and responsive and their competence makes my role significantly easier. My Council members are also excellent ambassadors of you all and I thank them for their service. As a Council, we continue to host functions for members, such as the bar dinner in July for Principal Family Judge Laurence Ryan and the welcome reception in September for local Judge Tony Lendrum. We are also finalizing seminar and workshop ideas to assist you all in staying abreast of changing developments in the profession and maintaining your obligations under the new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) rules. We always welcome new seminar suggestions, so please do feel free to contact us should you identify a topic that needs addressing locally, or if you would like to present a session. Finally, please mark your calendars for Friday 5 December 2014 for our end of year function. In response to very strong feedback from the past two years’ functions, this year we will be returning to the Hawke’s Bay Club for a meal and collegiality with colleagues and partners. An added twist this year will be a non-compulsory fancy dress theme: “Pacific Island Holiday”. Those of you (like me) who are inclined toward costumes can let your imagination run wild for a chance at a costume prize! Those of you who do not like costumes can enjoy the evening in whatever comfortable attire suits you best – no pressure! Formal invitations will be forwarded to you as we finalise costing. We want to ensure that the price is very reasonable so that most of our members can enjoy a great evening with their colleagues and spouses/partners. I look forward to greeting you there. Thanks for your support. Carol Hall Branch President
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NZLS
HAWKE’S BAY BRANCH NEWSLETTER
FROM THE PRESIDENT: Issue 45, September 2014
NZLS-HB Newsletter – September 2014 Page 1 of 11
Members,
I have nine months remaining on my term as your President and I thought that I would reflect on the benefits and challenges of this role with an eye toward encouraging some of you to become actively involved in serving on Council and, ultimately as President of our Branch.
I have found that one of the most valuable aspects to this role is the interaction on a national level with my counterparts and with the NZLS National Office staff in Wellington. Twice a year – in April and October – I travel to Wellington to attend the bi-annual meeting of the NZLS National Council, which is made up of NZLS Officers and the Presidents of the various branches around the country. Before my first National Council meeting, I have to admit that I was not looking forward to this aspect of my job. I have a meetings-allergy and find that many/most meetings are a drain on time and energy and do little to advance things. I was entirely wrong about this body and these meetings. My opinion changed immediately at the very first National Council meeting that I attended in April 2013. Our National NZLS President Chris Moore conducts a very tight meeting and ensures that people stay on track and focused. As a result, the format is organized and contributions valuable and interesting. One of the best parts of the meeting is the chance for branch Presidents to update the Council on activities/challenges in their areas. Information, ideas sharing and problem solving in this manner renders the National Council a very cohesive and supportive group.
One of the problems that I have shared on the national level concerned the use of AVL – Audio Visual Links – in the High Court at Napier. I learned that other centres were having the same problem. I also got the solid support and backing of the National Office staff who met with Ministry of Justice staff in Wellington and brokered a solution
for us – flying an Associate Judge to Napier for Commercial List days. This greatly enhanced the List functioning for practitioners and parties alike.
I also relied upon National Office for support and assistance in dealing with the threatened merger of Hastings and Napier District Courts’ jurisdictional functions. While this issue is far from gone, we are assured that it is not currently a priority for the Ministry. We are also assured by the Ministry in Wellington that proper consultation with our Branch will occur well before steps are taken should this merger idea be refloated.
Another benefit to the role of President is the direct access that many of you utilize in bringing matters to my attention. I very much appreciate this and my successful functioning as your President depends greatly upon it. I try to be responsive to all queries and I urge you all to continue in your direct contact with me and/or Branch Council members and staff when needs arise.
The role does require the investment of time and I am grateful to Carlile Dowling Lawyers for their indulgence in granting me this time to serve you. I must say, however, that the Branch staff is efficient and responsive and their competence makes my role significantly easier.
My Council members are also excellent ambassadors of you all and I thank them for their service. As a Council, we continue to host functions for members, such as the bar dinner in July for Principal Family Judge Laurence Ryan and the welcome reception in September for local Judge Tony Lendrum. We are also finalizing seminar and workshop ideas to assist you all in staying abreast of changing developments in the profession and
maintaining your obligations under the new CPD (Continuing Professional Development) rules. We always welcome new seminar suggestions, so please do feel free to contact us should you identify a topic that needs addressing locally, or if you would like to present a session.
Finally, please mark your calendars for Friday 5 December 2014 for our end of year function. In response to very strong feedback from the past two years’ functions, this year we will be returning to the Hawke’s Bay Club for a meal and collegiality with colleagues and partners. An added twist this year will be a non-compulsory fancy dress theme: “Pacific Island Holiday”. Those of you (like me) who are inclined toward costumes can let your imagination run wild for a chance at a costume prize! Those of you who do not like costumes can enjoy the evening in whatever comfortable attire suits you best – no pressure! Formal invitations will be forwarded to you as we finalise costing. We want to ensure that the price is very reasonable so that most of our members can enjoy a great evening with their colleagues and spouses/partners. I look forward to greeting you there.
Thanks for your support.
Carol Hall Branch President
TENNIS: Scribes v Counters
The annual Scribes v Counters tennis match proceeded on 18 May 2014, after we had been rained off on the earlier, April date.
For late Autumn, the Bay turned on a stunning day for all eager participants!
In Round 1, Antony Steiner (Langley Twigg) and Mandy White (formerly Gifford Devine) put up a good fight against accountants
Phil Beamish-White and Paul McAuley. Unfortunately our Lawn tennis regulars, however, were unable to take this one out!
Andy Palliser (Langley Twigg) and Oscar Ward (Willis Toomey Robinson Scannell Hardy) made a formidable duo, and after a hotly
contested, long-lasting game, managed to hold their own and tie with bean counters Rob MacDonald and Richard Hollis.
Who would have guessed that accountants Andrew O’Carroll and Nigel Hoare had little chance in line for the wrath of Tony
Redmond’s serve (Bisson Moss), who with companion Hamish White (standing in for Nigel Loughnan of Baker Loughnan) made
mince meat out of their opposition!
It was a closely fought contest between William Story (Gifford Devine) and partner, out of town sub-in Tom Naylor (who happens
to be one of “them”!) against Scott McPhail and Helen Jones, but luckily the lawyers again managed to cross the line first!
For round 2, the final round, things were mixed up a little to add to the variety of the day.
Andy and Tom paired up against Chris Denby and Paul McAuley in the hot seats. Those in the gallery would have been forgiven
for thinking they had landed at Wimbeldon!
Antony and Tony took on Phil Beamish-White and Richard Hollis and gave the counters a good old fashioned thrashing!
Unfortunately the same could not be said for William and Mandy, and Nigel and Oscar, who both ended up the wrong side up
against Andrew O’Carroll and Nigel Hoare and Scott McPhail and Helen Jones respectively.
All in all, the day was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Proceedings were capped off by the inaugural presentation of the “Scribes v
Counters Challenge Cup” to us scribes! Collectively we managed to pip the counters, the final scoreboard reading 75-58 points.
A mouth-watering, gourmet barbeque kindly provided by Chris and Jane Denby topped off what was a most successful and
enjoyable inter-professional event.
The standard for next year has been well and truly set!
William Story
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TENNIS: SCRIBES vs COUNTERS
SUNDAY, 18 MAY 2014
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AUCKLAND LAW LIBRARY
Need a copy of a case, article or legislation?
If you know the reference or citation, the library can help to provide you with a copy. As
well as our own resources, we have access to other New Zealand library collections and
overseas databases. So if we don’t have it, we will do our best to track it down.
You can use this service by calling 09 304 1020, emailing [email protected] or
using the document delivery form on the NZLS website
Costs are $15 per item plus scanning/copying for standard requests, and $20 plus scan-
ning/copying for urgent requests. (not including GST)
Did you know that the NZLS Auckland Library is staffed until 8pm Monday to Thursday?
E-books
The NZLS Library is now able to offer a number of electronic books in its collections. For
the moment these are not able to be borrowed but can be used in the libraries on the
library computers. These include a number of very relevant texts such as Taylor’s Judicial
Review book, Burrow’s Statute law in New Zealand and the Public Law Toolbox. You can
see what books are available by following the link -
http://www.lawsociety.org.nz/law-library/library-databases/eBooks
JANICE WOOLFORD
LAW LIBRARIAN, AUCKLAND
NEW ZEALAND LAW SOCIETY LIBRARY, AUCKLAND | DD: +64 9 304 1030
lawsociety.org.nz/library|my.lawsociety.org.nz
High Court Building, Parliament Street
DX CP 10008 | PO Box 4416, Shortland St, Auckland 1140, New Zealand
ADVANCE NOTICE
Mark Your Diaries:
The Law Society End of Year Function will be held as follows:
When: Friday 5 December 2014
Where: Hawke’s Bay Club, Napier
Further details will follow by email.
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Bar Dinner - Judge Laurence Ryan
Mission Estate Winery - 31 July 2014
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Bar Dinner
Judge Laurence Ryan Mission Estate Winery
31 July 2014
NZLS-HB Newsletter – September 2014 Page 6 of 11
LAW LIBRARY UPDATE
Library Kiosks
The original library kiosks were installed in 2010/11. A replacement programme has commenced
starting with the configuring and testing of a new ‘build’. The new kiosks will allow a user to
temporarily store files (e.g. pdf documents) so they can be emailed. Secondly, files will be able to
be saved to a USB flash drive. The new kiosks will refresh their setup completely when a person
logs off or a session times out, thus eliminating the chances of the setup becoming cluttered with
saved files or malware. The first stage of the refresh will involve 15 new kiosks at 11 sites including
Napier and Hastings.
CCH Online access changes
For members using the branch kiosks, life has just become much easier, as you no longer need to
log in to access the CCH databases. Only users in the Auckland and Wellington Libraries need to
do this now. Explore the large number of CCH electronic databases the library subscribes to,
including NZ Competition Law, NZ Company Law, NZ E-Commerce Law, NZ Employment Law,
Trusts & Estates Planning Guide and NZ Trusts Reports.
Halsbury’s online
Halsbury’s titles are the best place to start your research when you want an overview of the
authorities for a common law jurisdiction. Legal encyclopaedias for New Zealand, United
Kingdom, Canada and Australia are available as part of the Library’s online collection. Alongside
Laws of New Zealand you have access to Halsbury’s Laws of Australia, Halsbury’s Laws of England
and Halsbury’s Laws of Canada. Laws of New Zealand has hyperlinks to the UK and Australian
encyclopaedias.
REMINDERS REMINDER 1 It is important to advise NZLS Registry of any change in practice details - go to: https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-lawyers/change-your-details REMINDER 2 Remember to check and update your profile and areas of practice on the Registry database so that you are included in the “Find a Lawyer” section of the NZLS website. Login using your user number which is recorded on your practising certificate.
Memorial Sitting for Sir Owen Woodhouse
A Special Sitting of the High Court will be held on
Friday 5 December 2014 in honour of Sir Owen
Woodhouse.
Further details will follow once finalised.
Upcoming Seminars in Hawke’s Bay
1. Governing a Society or Charity - What to do?
Presented by Mark von Dadelszen
To be held on 15 October 2014 @ Vidal Estate Winery
2. Dispute Resolution: Toolkit for Lawyers
Presented by Bryan King
To be held on 6 November 2014 @ Crown Hotel, Napier
Further details of these seminars will be advised once finalised.
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At the end of October, Thomson Reuters (Brookers) will no longer be supporting their platform
“Brookers online”, on which all their databases run at present. They are switching the platform
they use, to WestlawNZ which looks quite different and involves some changes in searching and
the way documents are retrieved. “Brookers online” will no longer be available. At the moment
on the computers you have the option to use either platform.
Thomson Reuters is running a training session on WestlawNZ in Napier at the Hawke’s Bay Club on
Wed 8 October.
This is a free training and you can also gain CPD points at the same time.
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INVITATION TO TRAINING - THOMSON REUTERS (BROOKERS) The training sessions below are an opportunity to learn how to use Westlaw NZ (or supplement your existing skills). Westlaw NZ is more up to date than Brookers Online (and most of Thompson Reuters customers have already migrated to Westlaw NZ).
Where: Hawke’s Bay Club Cnr Marine Parade & Browning Street, Napier When: Wednesday 8 October Session Times: 9.30am to 10.30am 11am to 12 noon
There will be time for questions between each session and you are all welcome at a time that suits you.
Please let us know which session you wish to attend (date and time) by 24 September 2014. We need to know how many are coming to which session please. Thompson Reuters reserve the right to cancel sessions that do not attract sufficient attendance. These sessions may be counted towards your CPD hours.
RSVP by email by 24 September 2014 to: [email protected]
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Legal Executives Presentation of Diplomas
Hawke’s Bay Club
8 July 2014
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Left to Right - Angie Chaplow, Carol Hall (NZLS-HB President), Laura Mackie, Amanda Wilson, Bobby Kerins, Nicole Williams, Katie Lusher
Absent - Caroline Inglis
ANZ SOUTH ISLANDDEVIL’S OWN GOLF TOURNAMENT Canterbury Westland Branch (NZLS) For the relaxation and rejuvenation of the Legal Profession
METHVEN GOLF CLUB FRIDAY 7th NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS AT STAKE 1. SBS TROPHY: Best Stableford score over any two rounds. 2. S.C. SAVINGS BANK TROPHY: Best Gross score over any two rounds. 3. REAL ESTATE INSTITUTE TROPHY: Best Nett score over any two rounds.4. KERRY FLOOD MEMORIAL CUP: Best Nett score for any round. 5. SENIOR GRADE: Prizes for individual rounds Friday and Saturday – Gross and Stableford. 6. JUNIOR GRADE: Prizes for individual rounds Friday and Saturday – Gross and Stableford. 7. G.T. MAHON MEMORIAL TROPHY: Foursomes Saturday pm. 8. INTER DISTRICT PRIZE: Saturday am. 9. TEAMS MATCH: Sunday am. Teams as entered. 10. CUSHLA SULLIVAN SALVER: Sunday am. Drawn pairs based on Saturday am round. 11. PAIRS EVENT: Sunday am. Pairs as drawn. 12. LADIES EVENT: Saturday am.
Entries close – Friday 10th October 2014
For further information and registration details please contact either the Hawke’s Bay or Canterbury Westland Branch of NZLS.
NZLS-HB Newsletter – September 2014 Page 10 of 11
Trust Accounting - contract work
Miranda Hosking is based in Hawke’s Bay and is available for trust accounting contract work/troubleshooting/one-of assignments, systems and process reviews, and practice management. She has been contracting to Law firms for the last 13 years and prior to that was Practice Manager of a number of firms. Contact details are:
Miranda Hosking Temp Services Limited Telephone: 0274 862 847 Email: [email protected]
YOUR CONTRIBUTION You are welcome to submit for publication in the newsletter, material which may be of interest to readers. The newsletter has a circulation of 290, which includes members, non practising members, local Judiciary and Honorary members of the Branch. We want your:
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The NZLS Hawke’s Bay Branch Newsletter is published by the New Zealand Law Society Hawke’s Bay Branch (NZLS-HB Branch). The opinions expressed herein may not necessarily be those of the Council of the NZLS-HB Branch and have not been expressly authorised. The NZLS-HB Branch accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any error, omission, or statement in the newsletter. The newsletter is confidential to members and must not be reproduced in whole or part without the consent of the NZLS-HB Branch.
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DATES TO REMEMBER
Westlaw Training
Wednesday 8 October 2014 @ Hawke’s Bay Club, Napier
Seminar: Governing a Society or Charity - What to do?
Wednesday 15 October 2014 @ Vidal Estate Winery, Hastings
Seminar: Dispute Resolution - Toolkit for Lawyers
Thursday 6 November 2014 @ Crown Hotel, Napier
Memorial Sitting for Sir Owen Woodhouse
Friday 5 December 2014 @ Napier High Court
End of Year Function
Friday 5 December 2014 @ Hawke’s Bay Club, Napier
COMINGS AND GOINGS IN THE HAWKE’S BAY PROFESSION
Bridget Chrystall from Davidson Armstrong & Campbell to
Chrystall Law, Waipukurau
Lisa Webster from Sainsbury Logan & Williams to Lunn &
Associates
Emma Yule from Bramwell Grossman to Willis Toomey
Robinson Scannell Hardy
Rob Elvidge to Rob Elvidge Law & Strategy Limited
New Members
Leah McHardy to Gifford Devine
Megan Mitchell to Elvidge & Partners
New Partners
Lisa Somerset to partnership of Bisson Moss @ 1.10.14
Departures
Kim Laurensen from Elvidge & Partners to Crown Law Wgtn
Joshua Lucas from Elvidge & Partners to PDS Christchurch
Ben Humphrey from Ministry of Primary Industries
Brett Carpenter from sole practice in Hastings to Waiheke
Island Retirements
Russell Robinson retired from Willis Toomey Robinson
Scannell Hardy
Malcolm Walker retired from Bramwell Grossman
Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice Statement of Intent for 2014-18
is available on the Ministry of Justice website at:
www.justice.govt.nz
