Electoral law changes
Parliament has passed changes to make electoral law and administration more robust and effective in advance of the 2026 general election.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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New study on victimisation in families
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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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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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Budget 2022 Ministry of Justice
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Budget 2022 Family Violence and Sexual Violence package announced
Budget 2022 is investing $114.52m over four years to strengthen collective action to prevent and respond to family violence and sexual violence.
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Latest Justice Statistics Released
The Ministry has today published the latest six-monthly justice statistics for the year ended December 2021.
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New Chief Coroner appointed
Coroner Anna Tutton has been appointed as the new Chief Coroner, Attorney-General David Parker announced today.