Dissolution of marriage or civil union for victims of family violence
Dissolution of Marriage or Civil Union for Victims of Family Violence
News
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Ceremony marks completion of additional courtrooms and safer spaces at Manukau District Court
The Manukau District Court Capacity Expansion Project was completed today.
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Draft Long-term Insights Briefing open for consultation
The Ministry of Justice has opened public consultation on its draft Long-term Insights Briefing (LTIB).
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Government suspends international adoptions to protect children from harm
The recognition of unsafe international adoptions under the Adoption Act 1955 has been suspended to protect children and young people from harm.
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Increased probate threshold good news for bereaved families
Families of the deceased will save time and money as a result of changes to probate law and new systems put in place by the Ministry of Justice.
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New private statutory adjudication for New Zealand – submissions sought
New private statutory adjudication for New Zealand – submissions sought
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Ministry welcomes Victoria Davy, Deputy Secretary Strategy (Pou Whakatere)
The Ministry of Justice welcomed its new Deputy Secretary Strategy (Pou Whakatere) Victoria Davy at a small mihi whakatau on Monday 8 September.
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Victims satisfied with restorative justice
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Sentencing Act changes now in force
Tougher sentencing laws designed to strengthen the consequences of offending have come into force.
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New three strikes laws take effect
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Budget 2025
Budget 2025 contains significant investment in our core institutions – courts, the justice system, and the electoral system.
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Nelson courthouse seismic update
The Nelson courthouse is due to reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 4 after undergoing seismic work.
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Firearms reform - update
The Ministry of Justice wants to thank the thousands of people who made submissions on the rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
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Mailing the Ministry, Courts, and Tribunals – important update
Everyone mailing the Ministry needs to ensure they have the correct address information, due to recent changes to the way New Zealand Post delivers mail.
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Legal aid scheme review
The Ministry of Justice is to lead a review of the legal aid system in 2025.
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Firearms Prohibition Orders Legislation Amendment Act 2024
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Courts to get new tool to address litigation abuse
The courts will soon have a new tool to combat instances where people use Family Court proceedings to abuse others
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Government to implement UN Committee recommendations
Government to implement recommendations from the UN Committee on Torture
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Arms Act rewrite public consultation commences
The Ministry of Justice is urging everyone to have their say on the Government’s rewrite of the Arms Act 1983.
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Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials
The Ministry of Justice has welcomed the release of the latest evaluation of New Zealand’s work in addressing bribery.