Legal aid review - public consultation commences
Public consultation on the triennial review of legal aid has begun.
News archive
This is the news archive for news items 2017 and earlier. For current news, please see the main news section.
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Justice wins 2017 best policy advice prize
Ministry policy analysts have won the top prize from a major independent consultancy firm that ranks government agencies on the quality of their policy advice.
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Christchurch furniture to help family violence victims into homes
Family violence victims will have some of the furniture needed to get re-established in new homes, thanks to donation of surplus Ministry furniture and items.
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Customer satisfaction with our services remains high
A summary of the 2017 Court User Survey results show that customer satisfaction remains high.
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Briefings to Incoming Ministers (BIMs) released
Briefings summarising key areas of policy & issues to incoming Ministers
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We’ve made it easier to apply for legal aid
We’ve made it easier to apply for legal aid, redeveloping five forms into a simplified one. Thank you to everyone who gave feedback on the old legal aid forms.
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Ministry wants to support staff affected by family violence
We've developed a policy that recognises our own employees may need support if they experience family violence at home.
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Ministry expert speaks at international symposium on Restorative Justice
New Zealand’s pioneering approach to restorative justice has been recognised at a symposium in Canada during international Restorative Justice week.
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Christchurch courts complete move to new home
All Christchurch-based courts and tribunals are now operating from the Justice & Emergency Services Precinct.
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Great service everyday thanks to technology upgrade
People who make the 1 million+ phone calls to us each year will now have an even better experience, thanks to improved technology.
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Relate-Resolve-Restore: The 2017 Conflict Resolution Conference
The Ministry of Justice is supporting a conference that explores alternative conflict resolution processes.
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Warning - fake letters from Taxation Review Authority
Some members of the public are receiving scam letters from the Taxation Review Authority. These letters are fake and should be ignored.
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Students explore justice careers
Auckland Girls’ Grammar students learn at Manukau District Court.
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More weddings for Waikato JPs
We’re supporting more Justices of the Peace to perform civil ceremonies.
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Great day out at Precinct Public Open Day
Cantabrians turned out in force on Sunday (17 September 2017) to get a once-in-a-lifetime look behind the scenes of the Justice & Emergency Services Precinct.
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Waitangi Tribunal Unit promotes te reo Māori at work
Everyday the Waitangi Tribunal Unit in Wellington meets to agree work priorities for the day ahead. Thursday are different - it all takes place in te reo Māori.
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Christchurch Precinct public open day Sunday 17 September
Christchurch’s new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct is nearing completion, and you are invited to look behind the scenes before agencies move in.
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Christchurch Justice Precinct officially open
The $300 million Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in Christchurch has been officially opened today.
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New initiatives to help victims of sexual violence
An online guide and specialist training for court staff are among the new initiatives funded by boost to improve victims’ experience in the justice system.
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High-quality restorative justice assured
A newly published guide reflects the high-quality service people taking part in restorative justice can expect from providers.