Ministry of Justice

3/06/2026, 12:00 am

The Dannevirke courthouse will be vacated temporarily from next Friday, 5 June for asbestos removal from the roof cavity and parts of the exterior.

19/03/2026, 12:00 am

Fewer people are becoming victims of crime in New Zealand, according to new data published today.

19/02/2026, 12:00 am by

The Government wants to hear from the public and civil society organisations on its draft report under the ICCPR.

19/12/2025, 12:00 am

The Ministry of Justice has released its second Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB) on The Future Operation of Courts and Justice Services.

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Legal Services Commissioner Tracey Baguley has announced a pay increase for duty lawyers alongside a review of the duty lawyer service.

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The Ministry of Justice has published its most recent official statistics on criminal finalised charges and convictions for the financial year ending June 2023

The Ministry of Justice has collaborated with its Justice sector partners to produce the latest Justice Sector Projections.

The Ministry of Justice has published its most recent official statistics on criminal convictions and sentencing for the calendar year ended December 2023.

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Prudence Walker has been newly appointed as the new Disability Rights Commissioner.