How many Chinese-speaking lawyers are there in New Zealand?

We list 29, in 4 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is Chinese unusual for lawyers in New Zealand?

32% of the 91 lawyers we hold in New Zealand are recorded as working in Chinese. Most of them come from the New Zealand Law Society, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.

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Chinese-speaking lawyers in New Zealand

29 lawyers in New Zealand who work in Chinese, in 4 cities. Auckland (23), Christchurch (3) and Wellington (2) hold 97% of them.

29lawyers

4cities

32%of all lawyers here

Photo: Vishal Makwana (CC BY 2.0)

Showing all 4 cities.

New Zealand29 in 4 cities

Auckland skyline and Sky Tower at golden hour, viewed from Wynyard Quarter marina

AucklandNew Zealand23ChineseOf all lawyers here23 of 6834%

Panoramic daytime view of Christchurch central city skyline with the Avon River and lush green parklands in the foreground

ChristchurchNew Zealand3ChineseOf all lawyers here3 of 838%

Aerial view of Wellington's Lambton Harbour, waterfront, and CBD with surrounding hills

WellingtonNew Zealand2ChineseOf all lawyers here2 of 825%

The ornate Edwardian facade and clock tower of Dunedin Railway Station in New Zealand under a blue sky with formal gardens in front.

DunedinNew Zealand1ChineseOf all lawyers here1 of 1100%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in New Zealand where a source says a Chinese-speaking lawyer works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These Chinese-speaking lawyers come from 1 source, led by the New Zealand Law Society (29).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many Chinese-speaking lawyers are there in New Zealand?: We list 29, in 4 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Auckland, with 23 of the 29.
Is Chinese unusual for lawyers in New Zealand?: 32% of the 91 lawyers we hold in New Zealand are recorded as working in Chinese. Most of them come from the New Zealand Law Society, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.