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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.
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.
A summary of the 2017 Court User Survey results show that customer satisfaction remains high.
Briefings summarising key areas of policy & issues to incoming Ministers
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.
We've developed a policy that recognises our own employees may need support if they experience family violence at home.
New Zealand’s pioneering approach to restorative justice has been recognised at a symposium in Canada during international Restorative Justice week.
All Christchurch-based courts and tribunals are now operating from the Justice & Emergency Services Precinct.
People who make the 1 million+ phone calls to us each year will now have an even better experience, thanks to improved technology.
The Ministry of Justice is supporting a conference that explores alternative conflict resolution processes.
Some members of the public are receiving scam letters from the Taxation Review Authority. These letters are fake and should be ignored.
Auckland Girls’ Grammar students learn at Manukau District Court.
We’re supporting more Justices of the Peace to perform civil ceremonies.
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.
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.
Christchurch’s new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct is nearing completion, and you are invited to look behind the scenes before agencies move in.
The $300 million Justice and Emergency Services Precinct in Christchurch has been officially opened today.
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.
A newly published guide reflects the high-quality service people taking part in restorative justice can expect from providers.
A table carved from 1000-year-old swamp Kauri is helping support victims at District Court at Kaikohe.