Ministry of Justice - Tāhū o te Ture
The Ministry of Justice delivers court and tribunal services including collection of fines and reparation, provides policy advice and negotiates Treaty of Waitangi claims on behalf of the Government. The Ministry is the lead justice sector agency and also supports the judiciary.
Legal aid
Information about legal aid for clients and legal aid providers
- Getting legal aid
- Community legal services
- Helpful information about the law
- Information for legal aid providers
Attending a court or tribunal
What you need to know about courts and tribunals in New Zealand.
Policy in progress
Developing policy and legislation to support justice priorities.
In focus
Information on issues and topics of interest across the justice sector.
- Changes to criminal procedure
- Legal Aid FAQs
- Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act
- National Transcription Service
About the Ministry
The Ministry of Justice works across a wide range of areas.

