LEANZ AGM + Keynote by Hon Judith Collins KC

The Law and Economics Association of New Zealand (LEANZ) and Buddle Findlay invite you to the LEANZ AGM and a seminar (in-person and online) where the Hon Judith Collins KC will present on the challenges and opportunities for local and central governments with technological advances.

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Buddle Findlay, AON Building, Level 17, 1 Willis Street, Wellington CentralOnline attendance also available

Attendees are welcome to arrive from 5:00 pm, with refreshments available from then until the AGM commences at 5:30 pm until 6:00pm followed by the seminar from Hon Judith Collins KC.

Speaker: Hon Judith Collins KC

Topic: Reflections on challenges and opportunities for local and central governments with technological advances

Hon Judith Collins KC – bio
Prior to being elected as a Member of Parliament, Judith Collins practised law in Auckland for 21 years, primarily in the areas of commercial, property, tax and employment law. She undertook governance positions with both private and public entities.

Judith was elected as a Member of Parliament for 24 years and held 18 portfolios as a Minister of the Crown, including Justice, Police, Corrections, Defence, Energy and Resources, Space, Science, Innovation and Technology, Digitising Government, the Public Service, Revenue, and New Zealand's intelligence and security agencies. Judith is a former Attorney-General of New Zealand and has a strong record in advocating for the Rule of Law and comity.

Judith is a past President of the Auckland District Law Society (now The Law Association of New Zealand), and a Vice-President of the New Zealand Law Society. She is an honorary life member of The Law Association of New Zealand.

She is a Vice-Patron of the Vietnam Veterans Association Children’s & Grandchildren’s Trust, an honorary life member of the Long-Range Desert Group, and an honorary member of the Sappers’ Association (NZ).

With an interest in AI, Judith was pleased to have been an Advisory Road Member of the NAOInstitute (Natural, Artificial, and Organisation Intelligence Institute) of the University of Auckland.

Judith holds a Bachelor of Laws, a Master of Laws (Honours) and a Master of Taxation Studies from the University of Auckland, and a Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from Massey University.

Judith is a barrister and was appointed a King’s Counsel in 2023. Judith is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Western Sydney University.

CPD Hours

Lawyers may note that if this seminar is part of your learning objectives in your CPDPR, then attendance at this event can count for one hour of your 10 CPD hours. Please contact a LEANZ representative at the event to confirm your attendance.

Online attendance (Zoom): from 5:30pm onwards

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5905040726?pwd=Yu5t2rzzsFOBbmyJDrgOf2HHn6FLBy.1&omn=82665642585

Meeting ID: 590 504 0726

Passcode: leanz2026