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1. How the justice system works

   ...of New Zealand’s courts and judges (the judiciary) to interpret these laws and ensure that people, groups and institutions in New Zealand comply with them. The courts also work closely with agencies like the Police and the Department of Corrections (responsible for New Zealand’s prisons). The 2 main streams of New Zealand law are criminal law and civil law. There are other streams of law as well, like family law, environmental law or commercial law. New Zealand’s courts are supported by 2...

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2. New book showcases stories from the frontline

   ...where we get to do better.  When you deal with volumes like 200,000 cases across our courts and tribunals it’s important to be guided by the people behind the numbers as well as the numbers.  The booklet showcases a range of initiatives, from responses to local issues as well as innovations happening right across the country, with stories from many parts of the business, including technology, and Louie the Labrador.  The common theme is achieving better outcomes for customers.&...

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3. Apply for a company licence

   To apply for a company licence you need to: Pawnbrokers - Fit and Proper Person certification If your company operates as a pawnbroker and is a provider of consumer credit (lender) or a mobile trader, and you are not already licenced or authorised by the Financial Market Authority or Reserve Bank of New Zealand, you must be certified under Part 5A of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCF Act) by the Commerce Commission. More information about the Fit and Proper Person certific

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4. Beyond the bars - school students act in justice career roles

   ...in action. The visit is organised in conjunction with local Police and judiciary. Rotorua District Court originally developed the programme for a local youth group, and has expanded it to make it available to school students following a very positive response from the local community. For more information, contact Antony Paltridge, 04 9188980 or 027 6890667.

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5. 20221123-Social-Security-Accommodation-Supplement-Amendment-Bill.pdf [pdf, 126 KB]

   ...value of assets. Relationship status is also considered to determine individuals’ entry thresholds and maximum benefit rates they are entitled to receive. This approach is taken since couples share the cost of accommodation while a single person is responsible for covering the entire amount. 4. The Bill clarifies eligibility for an accommodation supplement for a person living in the community whose spouse or partner is in long-term residential care. The amendment recognises the pa...

6. Compliance reports

   The New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (BORA) protects and promotes human rights and fundamental freedoms in New Zealand. The Ministry of Justice is responsible for scrutinising proposed legislation to look at whether it meets BORA requirements. We advise the Attorney-General whether all Bills (with the exception of appropriation Bills, which are not scrutinised, and Bills developed by the Ministry of Justice, which are vetted by the Crown Law Office) are consistent with the Act. If the Attorne...

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7. [2025] NZEmpC 239 VSL v ZSM Limited [pdf, 135 KB]

   ...currently set down for hearing in Dunedin on 15 to 18 December 2025. [2] I issued directions on 29 October 2025 that the defendant was to advise the Court no later than 4pm on 4 November 2025 of its position on the application and that, absent any response, the application would be dealt with on the material currently before the Court. I note that the defendant does not appear to be taking an active part in the proceedings, having failed to file any evidence in accordance...

8. 2025 NZPSPLA 127 pdf [pdf, 69 KB]

   ...victim being hospitalised with a concaved skull and a brain bleed. I am therefore satisfied that the nature and seriousness of Mr Patua’s offending together with the prison sentence he is serving establishes that he is no longer suitable to be a responsible security worker. [5] Mr Patua’s certificate of approval is cancelled effective immediately. DATED at Wellington this 10th day of November 2025 P A McConnell Private Security Personnel Licensing Authority...

9. EMPC Retirement of Judge Travis [pdf, 287 KB]

   ...Inglis have done, to our very illustrious employment law Kiely Thompson Caisley employment law moot, and also, most significantly – and this has been a truly intellectual excitement feast for me – Judge Travis following on Judge Finnigan, taking responsibility, not just coming in for the evening, but teaching and marking the LLM employment law class. And that was truly exciting and enjoyable and those students had a treat that can't be repeated elsewhere in the Law School....

10. Who is vulnerable or hard-to-reach in the provision of maternity, Well Child and early parenting support services? [pdf, 467 KB]

    ...or health agencies (Duncanson et al, 2009). WORKING DOCUMENT 11 NOT GOVERNMENT POLICY The link between child maltreatment and adverse outcomes Child maltreatment has adverse effects on brain development by over-activating the stress response system, leaving the child with an impaired ability to regulate their emotions. Child maltreatment is sometimes defined as including witnessing violence against other family members. Research studies have shown that children who...