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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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Courts modernise more as new legislation comes into effect
Legislation updating the court system - now in effect
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Restorative justice success attracts international interest
Canadian experts have tapped New Zealand’s know-how in restorative justice as they explore ways to improve their country’s criminal justice system.
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Apply online for Customary Marine Title
Use this easy web form to apply before the deadline of 3 April 2017
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Christchurch Precinct reveals and tour
It's been an exciting week for the Christchurch Justice Precinct with the reveal of design elements and a visit from senior government representatives.
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Rt Hon John Key visits the CJESP
Visiting the Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precinct was one of his last official duties as Prime Minister.
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Draft anti-money laundering laws released
Have your say on the Phase 2 AML/CFT exposure draft amendment Bill.
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Ministry finalist for greater use of te reo in courts
We’re honoured to be a finalist for the ‘Te Reo Māori Central Government Champion of the Year’ award at Ngā Tohu Reo Māori.
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Wellington High Court update - alternative arrangements
Updated 30 November 2016.
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Christchurch's new leading-edge precinct
Soon enough fibre to run from Christchurch to Auckland will be threaded through the new Christchurch Justice and Emergency Services Precint
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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.
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Historic courts legislation passes
The 1000+ page Judicature Modernisation legislation passed its third reading on 12 October 2016.
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Six months to go for Marine and Coastal Area applications
3 April 2017 is the deadline under Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011
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Safer Sooner: Strengthening family violence laws
The Government today announced changes to the law resulting from the Government’s review of family violence laws.
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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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Rangitāne and the Crown sign Wairarapa Deed of Settlement
The signing event on 6 August at Mākirikiri Marae in Dannevirke was a historic day in the relationship between the iwi and the Crown.