Ministry of Justice

These documents summarise an internal Ministry review of its use of private investigators or security consultants, as part of the State Service Commission’s Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants. 

The Chief Justice and the Secretary for Justice and Chief Executive of the Ministry have signed an agreement outlining their respective responsibilities in delivering justice in New Zealand courts.

Schedule of Chief Executive expenses for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

In this issue, new Justice Minister Andrew Little writes his first column for us and tells of his plans for the justice sector; our Chief Executive sends his best wishes for the holiday season; there’s a new initiative to help Ministry people affected by family violence; and we explore our new Māori Strategy. Enjoy this issue!

2017 Briefing for the Incoming Minister - Votes Justice and Courts.

2017 Briefing for the Incoming Minister - Vote Treaty Negotiations.

The Youth Court is a division of the District Court. Its proceedings are not open to the public. However, media are legally entitled, and permitted, to attend Youth Court proceedings. The following notes will act as a guide to the application of s 438.

Schedule of Chief Executive expenses for the period 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.

Welcome to the first issue of Justice Matters for 2017. Chief Executive Andrew Bridgman discusses priorities for the Ministry which are ultimately aimed at delivering better outcomes for New Zealanders. Our new Associate Minister Mark Mitchell talks about what’s being done to address youth crime, and we feature changes that will make a real difference for New Zealanders now and in the future.

Appendicies to Justice Sector Briefing to Incoming Minister December 2016

Dunedin Court Services Single Stage Business Case

Welcome to the fourth issue of Justice Matters. One year on, Chief Executive Andrew Bridgman discusses some of our achievements as we work towards a safe and just New Zealand. We highlight new initiatives to reduce family violence, anti-money laundering and cyberbullying, and Justice Minister Amy Adams discusses improving the outcomes for Māori in the justice sector.

Read the third issue of Justice Matters, the Ministry of Justice's newsletter. Chief Executive Andrew Bridgman discusses what we’re doing, and need to do, to make sure our customers have a better experience of the justice system; we highlight how restorative justice and iwi panels are making a difference for our customers; and Justice Minister Amy Adams begins a regular column for us. In this issue, she discusses a new approach to protecting vulnerable New Zealanders.