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.
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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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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Highlighting sign language resources in courts
For New Zealand Sign Language week (8-15 May) we took a look at what services the Ministry of Justice has available to help deaf and hearing impaired people.
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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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Wifi benefits workers in NZ’s busiest courts
Wifi is now available for people working in our busiest courts. This makes it easier for them to access information digitally, including from mobile devices.
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Earthquake Update - 23 November
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Have your say on revamp to 60-year-old trust law
The Government is moving to update and improve the general law governing trusts for the first time in 60 years.
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Have your say on the Search and Surveillance Act
The Ministry and the Law Commission have released an Issues Paper discussing possible ways to improve the operation of the Search and Surveillance Act.
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An insight into the US criminal justice system
General Manager of Sector Strategy, Aphra Green, recently spent 3 months in the United States as the New Zealand Harkness Fellow.
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Students experiencing the justice process
A Rotorua Court initiative that gives an insight into the justice process is proving popular with secondary school students and youth groups.