In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The reforms aimed to help people resolve parenting disputes without having to go to court. However, we now know that these changes aren't working for some people. An Independent Panel appointed by the Minister of Justice examined the changes and considered how they've impacted separating families and their children. The panel’s final report outlines their findings and recommendations.
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Te Korowai Ture ā-Whānau: The final report of the Independent Panel examining the 2014 family justice reforms [PDF, 1.3 MB] -
MOJ0505 Children need parents to understand [PDF, 38 KB] Brochure about children needing parents to understand their experience in relation to Family Court matters
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MOJ0569 Answering difficult questions [PDF, 42 KB] Brochure on how to answer difficult questions from children about Family Court matters
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Strengthening the family justice system - Q and A [PDF, 330 KB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Strengthening the family justice system - EasyRead - Word version [DOCX, 10 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel released its first consultation paper in September 2018, aimed at identifying what has been working well and what has not since 2014. This second consultation paper introduces and seeks feedback on the Panel’s proposed changes. This version is written in Easy Read format.
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Strengthening the family justice system - EasyRead - PDF version [PDF, 4.1 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel released its first consultation paper in September 2018, aimed at identifying what has been working well and what has not since 2014. This second consultation paper introduces and seeks feedback on the Panel’s proposed changes. This version is written in Easy Read format.
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Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - Word version [DOCX, 3.1 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Family Court Rewrite - Summary of submissions - PDF version [PDF, 824 KB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Strengthening the family justice system - Te Reo version [PDF, 3.6 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Strengthening the family justice system - PDF version [PDF, 2 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Strengthening the family justice system - Word version [DOCX, 1.2 MB] An Independent Panel has been tasked by the Minister of Justice to examine and report on the effectiveness of reforms made to the family justice system in 2014. The Panel been asked specifically to look at the effectiveness of in-court and out-of-court processes, the appropriate role and use of professionals in the family justice system, and the extent to which decisions are being made that are consistent with the welfare and best interests of children. The Panel released its first consultation …
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Family Court rewrite submission: Office of Childrens Commissioner [PDF, 340 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: NZ Nurses Organisation [PDF, 224 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Northern Specialist Report Writers [PDF, 495 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Save the Children [PDF, 165 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: RNZA College of Psychiatrists [PDF, 289 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: New Zealand Law Society [PDF, 1 MB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Backbone Collective [PDF, 295 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: IHC [PDF, 648 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Blind Citizens NZ [PDF, 132 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Barnardos [PDF, 3.5 MB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Family Court rewrite submission: Skylight Trust [PDF, 497 KB] In 2014, major changes were made to the family justice system. The Minister of Justice has asked an Independent Panel to examine the changes and consider how they have impacted separating families and their children. The Panel held its first round of consultation between 5 September and 9 November 2018, which was aimed at identifying what has been working well and what hasn’t since the 2014 reforms.
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Putting your children first booklet [PDF, 248 KB] Putting your children first booklet for attendees of the Parenting Through Separation course.
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Tips for family/whanau when there's been a separation involving children [PDF, 172 KB] A Parenting Through Separation programme factsheet.
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Answering difficult questions from children [PDF, 176 KB] A Parenting Through Separation programme factsheet.
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