alpma in New Zealand.

Driving the evolution of legal practice in Aotearoa New Zealand.

If you work in the New Zealand legal industry, alpma is your business community.

We provide a wealth of resources such as thought leadership, practical education, industry benchmarking, and networking opportunities to members and member firms to stay ahead of emerging trends, overcome challenges and remain sustainable.

The Australasian Legal Practice Management Association (ALPMA) has been represented in New Zealand for many years, with an active, highly engaged committee and membership base across both islands. The NZ Branch committee develops and supports a range of resources tailored specifically to the needs to New Zealand law firms.

350

Members

175

Firms

join us to connect and learn, online and in-person.

Breakfast
11 December 2025
7:30 am - 9:00 am NZDT

NZ | Christchurch End of Year Breakfast

ALPMA NZ’s Committee Members will be hosting an End of Year Christchurch Breakfast Club on 11 December at Luciano’s Espresso Bar.  Let’s wrap up the year with a great breakfast...
Christchurch, NZ
1 hrs
Breakfast
15 December 2025
8:00 am - 9:00 am NZDT

NZ | Whangārei End of Year Breakfast

Join Us for Our End-of-Year Breakfast! ☕Wrap up 2025 with ALPMA NZ at our Whangārei Breakfast Club, hosted on 15 December at Café Nectar. This is the perfect chance to...
Whangārei, NZ
1 hrs

benchmark your firm with others in New Zealand.

Report
Report released on 16 September 2025

2025 ALPMA/Dye & Durham Australasian Changing Legal Landscape

ALPMA and 2025 Summit Principal Partner, Dye & Durham, are excited to investigate changes to the Australasian legal landscape over the past 12-months and how firms are adapting to rapid changes in the legal market. This annual research provides insights detailing key themes and trends influencing strategy and innovation within the Australasian legal community.

Australasia
Report Available Now
Strategy & Innovation
Report
Report released on 1 December 2025

2025 ALPMA New Zealand Legal Industry Financial Benchmarking Study

Uncover the financial health of New Zealand law firms in FY2025 and expert recommendations looking towards FY2026 and beyond.

New Zealand
Financial Management
Report
Report released on 20 March 2025

2025 ALPMA/Fluid Legal Recruitment NZ HR Issues & Salary Survey

The most comprehensive independent HR and remuneration study across all roles (including actual salaries paid) within New Zealand's legal industry. Sponsored by Fluid Legal Recruitment. 

New Zealand
Report Available Now
People & Culture
In any year, one in five New Zealand adults will experience a mental health challenge.

With Mental Health First Aid training, you and others in your firm can learn to provide initial support to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

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alpma’s L&D content is CPD-accredited.

We currently host over 235 (and counting!) on-demand recordings and bundles across practice management, leadership, finance, HR, and more.

Fuel Focus. Protect Performance. Thrive in Law.

Quick Charge is an award-winning, research informed workshop tailored specifically for legal professionals. No fluff. Zero BS. Just sharp, practical tools to fuel your focus, protect your performance, and help you thrive – no matter how tough your day gets.

attend the biggest legal practice management + legaltech conference in Australasia…

The ALPMA Summit + ALTACON

As an alpma member, the premier event in the Australasian legal calendar is when your people come together at The Summit… combining senior legal management professionals, world-class industry and subject-matter experts and the leading industry suppliers to learn, explore the latest in legaltech, share experiences, make contacts and have fun!

is your firm part of NZ LAW, Lawlink, Law Plus, or Law Alliance NZ?

alpma is pleased to maintain special arrangements with NZ LAW, Lawlink, Law Plus, and Law Alliance NZ, making membership even more accessible for law firms in these networks.

Reach out to your contact at your network to join alpma with your special rates.

join alpma – your business community.

For the cost of only a billable hour or two each year, you can position yourself and your firm for success.
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