COVID-19 Update 12 November
With Auckland CBD on COVID-19 alert, a reminder to our court participants.
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COVID-19 news
Ministry of Justice news specifically related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Other news can be found in News and Media releases, along with our News & media archive.
For the latest COVID-19 related updates, visit our COVID-19 information hub.
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Guidance for managing shared parenting during COVID-19 alert levels
Information and guidance for shared parenting arrangements during COVID-19 alert levels.
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COVID-19 commercial rent dispute service
A subsidised arbitration and mediation service will be available from late September 2020 to resolve commercial lease disputes arising from COVID-19.
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Public Access to Christchurch Law Courts - Between 24 August to 27 August
Between Monday 24 August - Thursday 27 August 2020, public access to the Christchurch Law Courts will be limited.
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Information for people in managed isolation needing to access the District Court
Information for people in managed isolation or quarantine needing to access the District Court.
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Arbitrating commercial lease disputes
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...
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Survey results: Experiences of COVID-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown
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.
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Information for people needing to complete oaths, affirmations or declarations during COVID-19
Information for people needing to complete oaths, affirmations or declarations during COVID-19
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Information for people signing and witnessing wills during COVID-19
Information for people signing and witnessing wills during COVID-19
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Information about alcohol licensing during COVID-19
Information about alcohol licensing during COVID-19
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Guidance for commercial leases and mortgages during COVID-19
Guidance for commercial leases and mortgages affected by the response to COVID-19
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All new jury trials suspended until 31 July 2020
The Chief Justice has extended the timeframe for suspension of all new jury trials until 31 July 2020.
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Chief Victims Advisor: Support available for victims during isolation
Chief Victims Advisor: Support available for victims of family violence and sexual violence during isolation
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Access to court and tribunal locations during COVID-19
Access to court and tribunal locations during COVID-19
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Family violence and sexual violence helplines
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.