All three law firms reported a common misconception of Tauranga legal work: a lack of quality projects. However, employees said Tauranga law firms offer a standard rivalling projects available in big cities or overseas. Photo / SuppliedCooney Lees Morgan associate Jasmine Daroch, 33, said the firm’s quality of work attracted clients from Auckland and overseas. She said people assumed leaving Auckland meant taking a pay cut, but in her experience, Tauranga law firms were willing to match Auckland salaries. She said Tauranga law firms encouraged a work-life balance, compared to the longer hours she worked in Sydney.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 05, 2026 21:10 UTC