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China Law Society visits Auckland and Wellington A delegation of six members of the China Law Society visited the Auckland and Wellington branches of the New Zealand Law Society. Dr John Cadenhead, retired District Court Judge, spoke to the group in Auckland. New Zealand Law Society representatives enjoyed an interesting exchange of information and discussion on legal issues in the different countries.
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Gisborne branch AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Law Society’s Gisborne branch will be held Friday 27 April at 4:30pm at the Poverty Bay Club. Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
The China Law Society visits: (from left) He Peng, project coordinator China Legal Exchange Center; Ma Aini, Secretary General Law Society of Shaanxi Province; Dr John Cadenhead, retired Auckland District Court Judge; Wang Jing, executive deputy prosecutor general People’s Procuratorate Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region; Judge Cheng Weijan, executive vice-president Law Society of Changchun Jilin Province; Lang Jia, executive council member Law Society of Kunming Yunnan Province; and Lai Liangmeng, Vice-President Law Society of Guizhou Province.
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Elections for the president, vice-president and council members will be held at the meeting. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact zaria. weatherhead@lawsociety.org.nz.
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Waikato young lawyers to meet judiciary Waikato Bay of Plenty lawyers who have been practising for less than 5 years are invited to come and meet the judiciary.
“We have used the College of Law programme for our graduates for over 7 years. We have found them to be professional, flexible and pragmatic.” The College of Law specialises in practical legal training. Developed and taught by experienced lawyers, we offer the best and most flexible Professional Legal Studies courses. Make a real contribution to your career or business. Call 0800 894 172, email enquiries@collaw.ac.nz or visit www.collaw.ac.nz/plsc
The function will be held at 6pm on 26 April 2012 at the Tompkins Wake Boardroom. Tickets: $10 per person. RSVP to the convenor Katrina@ hamiltonclc.org.nz by 20 April.
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