Temporary closures due to Auckland Anniversary Day
Monday 26 January 2026 is Auckland Anniversary Day.
News
See the latest updates on news and events around the Ministry. If you can't find what you're looking for here, try our media release section or news archive.
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Temporary changes: Ōpōtiki court
If you are unable to attend court because of today's weather, call the court on 0800 268 787 and ask for instructions. You will be contacted if your court event
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Evaluation confirms victim assistance scheme delivers key support, recommends enhancements
evaluation confirms victim assistance scheme delivers key support, recommends enhancements
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Disputes Tribunal financial jurisdiction set to increase
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Court and Tribunal hours – December 2025 and January 2026
Courts and tribunals will be closed during the holiday period. Reopening dates vary, starting from 5 January 2025, with all locations open by 19 January 2026.
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Electoral law changes
Parliament has passed changes to make electoral law and administration more robust and effective in advance of the 2026 general election.
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Parliament passes law to respond to stalking and harassment
Parliament has passed a law to better recognise the harm experienced by victims of stalking and to ensure offenders are effectively prosecuted.
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Arms Act rewrite decisions announced
The Government has announced its decisions on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
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Stronger legal protections for victims of sexual violence come into effect
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Ministry of Justice 2024/25 Annual Report published
The Ministry of Justice Annual Report for 2024-2025 has been published.
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Dissolution of marriage or civil union for victims of family violence
Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union for Victims of Family Violence
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Ceremony marks completion of additional courtrooms and safer spaces at Manukau District Court
The Manukau District Court Capacity Expansion Project was completed today.
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Draft Long-term Insights Briefing open for consultation
The Ministry of Justice has opened public consultation on its draft Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB).
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Increased probate threshold good news for bereaved families
Families of the deceased will save time and money as a result of changes to probate law and new systems put in place by the Ministry of Justice.
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New private statutory adjudication for New Zealand – submissions sought
New private statutory adjudication for New Zealand – submissions sought
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Government suspends international adoptions to protect children from harm
The recognition of unsafe international adoptions under the Adoption Act 1955 has been suspended to protect children and young people from harm.
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Joint Venture adopts new name, Te Puna Aonui
Te Puna Aonui is the joint venture of government agencies that will deliver Te Aorerekura.
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Adoption law reform – options for creating a new system
The public has helped the Government form adoption law reform options for a creating a new adoption system for Aotearoa New Zealand.
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2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS)
The 2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released.
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Budget 2022 Ministry of Justice