29 Oct 2018

NZ Law Society elects first woman president of Pacific descent

From , 6:03 am on 29 October 2018

The New Zealand Law Society has elected its first woman of Pacific descent as President.

Gisborne lawyer Tiana Epati will take over from the current President, Kathryn Beck, who completes her three-year term in April 2019.

She spoke to Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor.

Tiana Epati has been elected as the first ever New Zealand Law Society president of Pacific Island descent.

Tiana Epati has been elected as the first ever New Zealand Law Society president of Pacific Island descent. Photo: NZ Law Society