All Ministry of Justice news related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other releases can be found in News and Media releases, along with our News & media archive.
Important information for accredited media on reporting the courts during COVID-19 pandemic
Today the Minister of Justice announced a new policy to support commercial landlords and tenants to reach agreement about rent disputes relating to COVID-19. The Cabinet paper and the Cabinet minute have been proactively released.More information and guidance is available on our website at:Guidance for commercial property settlements during COVID-19Proactive...
Information and guidance for shared parenting arrangements during COVID-19 alert levels.
The Ministry of Justice's New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey team releases results of a nationwide survey about people's experiences during Alert Level 4.
Information for people needing to complete oaths, affirmations or declarations during COVID-19
Information for people signing and witnessing wills during COVID-19
Information about alcohol licensing during COVID-19
Guidance for commercial leases and mortgages affected by the response to COVID-19
The Chief Justice has extended the timeframe for suspension of all new jury trials until 31 July 2020.
Chief Victims Advisor: Support available for victims of family violence and sexual violence during isolation
Access to court and tribunal locations during COVID-19
If you are a victim of family violence, sexual violence, or there is someone that makes you fearful, threatens or harasses you, seek help as soon as possible.