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1. Key initiatives

   We lead and are involved in a wide range of initiatives to reduce crime, keep people safe and modernise the justice system. Past projects are archived here. New private statutory adjudication process for civil disputes Between 7 August and 19 September 2025, the Ministry of Justice sought public feedback on its proposal for a new statutory adjudication framework. This framework would give businesses a fast-track way to resolve civil disputes quickly and privately, as an alternative to filing a...

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   1. Justice sector & policy

2. FZ v KU [2022] NZDT 164 (26 September 2022) [pdf, 215 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

3. NC v UD Ltd [2024] NZDT 829 (2 October 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

4. EQ v F Ltd [2023] NZDT 175 (27 June 2023) [pdf, 149 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

5. LK v H Ltd [2022] NZDT 28 (1 March 2022) [pdf, 181 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

6. CG v UD Ltd [2024] NZDT 270 (28 April 2024) [pdf, 189 KB]

   ...sees fit. Enforcement of Tribunal Decisions If the Order or Agreed Settlement is not complied with, you can apply to the Collections Unit of the District Court to have the order enforced. Application forms and information about the different civil enforcement options are available on the Ministry of Justice’s civil debt page: http://www.justice.govt.nz/fines/about-civil-debt/collect-civil-debt For Civil Enforcement enquiries, please phone 0800 233 222. Help and Further Informa...

7. 2018 archive

   On this page: Message from the Manager Legal Aid Services Family Legal Advice Service not available for Oranga Tamariki proceedings Amendment to grant forms and high cost cases policy Arrangements when duty lawyers are unable to attend on a rostered day Accommodation disbursements Family Violence legislation takes effect Legal services for mental health patients Pre-sentence reports Legal Aid Triennial Review Criminal case assignment – Christmas, New Year availability Cut-off date for invoice...

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   4. Whats New for lawyers providing Legal Aid

8. Dixon v Dixon [pdf, 75 KB]

   WEATHERTIGHT HOMES TRIBUNAL TRI-2009-101-000026 BETWEEN LLOYD & JOANNE DIXON Claimant AND PETER THOMAS DIXON AND DARRYL THOMAS DIXON AS TRUSTEES OF THE PETER DIXON FAMILY TRUST First Respondent AND KEY HOMES TAURANGA LIMITED Second Respondent AND NEIL PAGE Third Respondent AND MICHAEL COOK (REMOVED) Fourth Respondent AND WILLIAM NICHOLSON Fifth Respondent AND JOHN TURNER Sixth Respondent AND MALCOLM HUNT S...

9. TD & LD v GP & Q Ltd [2023] NZDT 377 (28 July 2023) [pdf, 204 KB]

   ...says that on Thursday, 4 May 2023 there was a public announcement of a major rain event about to hit the [town 3]/[town 1] region. TD says that, on 5 May 2023, the Police asked people in the region to stay off the roads and advised against travel. A civil defence travel warning was issued, and people were advised not to travel. On 6 May 2023, the day TD and his family were due to travel to [town 2], the state highway was closed between [town 4] and [town 5] and there was a public warning n...

10. Ask to have the case moved to a New Zealand court

    If someone has started a civil case against you in an Australian court and you’ve been served with the documents, you can ask for the case to be heard in a New Zealand court in certain circumstances. You’ll need to ask the Australian court to suspend (stay) the proceeding. Apply to stay an Australian court case You need to apply to the Australian court using their forms and processes. Find out more about the Australian court process to stay a case A New Zealand lawyer is entitled to appear r...

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    3. Disputes with someone in Australia