District courts text message reminder service goes live
The Ministry of Justice has launched a new text message reminder service for those appearing in the district court.
Media release archive
This is the media release archive for releases 2017 and earlier. For current news, please see the main media release section.
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Satisfaction with our services remains high
Over 80% of people coming to court are highly satisfied with how Ministry of Justice staff treat them, according to the 2017 Court User Survey.
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Ministry welcomes Otago University research into High Court civil cases
The Ministry of Justice has welcomed the release of a report by Otago University researchers into the processing of civil cases in the High Court.
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Historic dais to be preserved at Canterbury Museum
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Wellington High Court reopened
Ministry of Justice Chief Operating Officer Carl Crafar has welcomed the reopening of the Wellington High Court building at Molesworth St.
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Consultation launched to inform new anti-money laundering laws
The Ministry of Justice is encouraging businesses affected by upcoming changes to anti-money laundering law to have their say on the proposed reforms.
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Better customer experience with new contact centre technology
The Ministry of Justice is modernising its contact centre to ensure efficient and reliable communications by partnering with Vodafone.
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Modern tools for Auckland’s busiest courts
Lawyers, judges, media and other people working in Waitakere and Manukau district courts have access to Ministry-supported wifi from their mobile devices.
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National Home Safety Service rollout begins
The rollout of the National Home Safety Service by the National Collective of Women's Refuges begins today (1 July 2015).
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Government Inquiry into handling of Robertson case announced
Justice and Corrections Ministers have appointed Mel Smith CNZM to conduct an inquiry under the provisions of the Inquiries Act 2013.
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Five deeds of settlement ready for enactment
Five treaty settlements between iwi and the Crown are ready to be enacted in legislation.
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Manukau Court's $51m court upgrade complete
Justice Minister Amy Adams today opened the upgraded Manukau District Courthouse after a $51 million makeover.
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Ministry of Justice appoints new Chief Operating Officer
Carl Crafar has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) - Operations and Service Delivery at the Ministry of Justice.
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Ministry to soon to start Dunedin courthouse restoration
Justice and Courts Minister Amy Adams announced that Cabinet has agreed to the strengthening and restoration of Dunedin’s historic courthouse.
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CEO Andrew Bridgman shares his thoughts on New Zealand's court system
Our Chief Executive, Andrew Bridgman, has written an article for Law Talk.
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Science Advisor appointed for the Justice sector
Dr Ian Lambie, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Auckland, has been appointed to the role of Justice Sector Science Advisor.
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Ministry helps staff to speak te reo Māori in all District Courts
The Ministry of Justice is introducing new resources to support the use of te reo Māori in court.
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Ōamaru Courthouse to be re-opened
The Ministry of Justice has reached an agreement with Waitaki District Council that will see court services returned to Ōamaru’s historic courthouse.
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New Attorney-General for Samoa congratulated
MOJ Chief Executive today congratulated senior Public Defence Service lawyer Hermann Retzlaff on his appointment as Attorney-General for Samoa.
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Ministry reviews court cells
We have almost completed a review of court custodial cells throughout NZ following a death of a defendant in a cell in the Papakura courthouse last year.
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