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New suite of resources for the Family Court launched

The new resources will help parents, guardians and whānau understand the options available to them when making decisions about the care of their tamariki.
The first stages of the coronial process- a video for whānau

The Ministry of Justice has created a new video resource to guide whānau through the first stages of the coronial process.
Courts and Tribunal hours – 26 September 2022
Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died in Balmoral on 8 September 2022 (GMT) at age 96. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years.
Feedback sought on first review of law governing intelligence agencies
Anti-Money Laundering Laws Reviewed

The Ministry of Justice has reviewed the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act.
Joint Venture adopts new name, Te Puna Aonui

Te Puna Aonui is the joint venture of government agencies that will deliver Te Aorerekura.
2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS)

The 2021 New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS) has been released.
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.
Te Aorerekura – the National Strategy to Eliminate Family Violence and Sexual Violence launched

Te Aorerekura – Aotearoa New Zealand’s first ever National Strategy for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual violence has been launched.
Ashburton District Court is temporarily closed

Ashburton District Court will be closed Monday 31 May and Tuesday 1 June due to the State of Emergency that has been invoked in Ashburton.
Have your say by 6 August – Proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination

We want to hear what you think of the six proposals to make Aotearoa New Zealand safer for everyone
Kahukura proactive release
Latest justice statistics released to 2020/2021

The latest statistics on criminal charges and convictions have just been published
Feedback sought on political donation rules

Have your say on how to make the rules for donating to political parties clearer and more transparent.
Young Adult List supports more positive engagement in the criminal court

The first independent evaluation of the Young Adult List has been completed.
What do you think of our Anti-Money Laundering laws?
New courthouses for Tauranga and Whanganui

The Government will invest more than $200 million in new courthouses for Tauranga and Whanganui.
Public engagement on racial discrimination
Review of the Search and Surveillance Act 2012

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