Feedback Sought on Political Donation Rules
The Ministry of Justice wants to hear from the public on potential improvements to political donation rules in the Electoral Act 1993.
Media releases
See the latest official media releases published by the Ministry from 2018. If you can't find what you're looking for here, try our news section or media release archive.
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Statement from Chief Coroner Judge Deborah Marshall on deadline in coronial process for Christchurch Masjid attacks
A deadline has now been set for submissions to the coronial investigation into the Christchurch Masjid (mosque) Attacks.While I am continuing to listen to and respond to the families affected by this tragedy, the next step in this information-sharing process is for unanswered questions to be identified and a decision...
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Judge Marshall to retire as Chief Coroner
Judge Deborah Marshall has announced she is retiring from her role as Chief Coroner. The Attorney-General has been given notice, and Judge Marshall will leave the role in early 2022 (date to be determined) after seven years leading the Coroners Court.Judge Marshall was appointed to the role in February 2015,...
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NZ's largest crime survey shows burglaries on the decline
Latest results from New Zealand's largest crime survey show the number of burglaries continues to decline
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District Court hearing for Whakaari-White Island disaster Worksafe prosecution
For the latest information about scheduled hearings and their location see the District Court website(As at June 2021) The next District Court hearing of the WorkSafe prosecution related to the Whakaari-White Island disaster will be held at the Whakatāne District Court, 7 Pyne Street, on Thursday 3 June and Friday...
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Report highlights New Zealand's effectiveness in combating criminal business and finance terrorism
New Zealand’s head of delegation to the Financial Action Taskforce is welcoming a report which shows New Zealand has world-class systems in place to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.“New Zealand is one of the most difficult places in the world to conduct criminal business and finance terrorism. We are...
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Latest justice statistics released
The Ministry has today published its latest data on criminal charges and convictions for the year ending December 2020.
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Justice sector projections released
The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with justice sector agencies, has released its projections for New Zealand’s prison population over the next 10 years.Without further system changes the total prison population is expected to rise from 8,800 in November 2020 to 10,600 by June 2030.Currently, the sentenced population is at...
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LGB+ community experiences higher levels of victimisation than average New Zealand adult
Bisexual New Zealanders experience the highest level of crime and sexual violence according to the latest publication from the Ministry of Justice’s New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey (NZCVS).The latest report found 68 percent of bisexual adults will experience interpersonal sexual violence over the course of their lives, compared to...
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Subsidised arbitration and mediation services to support businesses and landlords
Landlords and businesses seeking to resolve commercial lease disputes from COVID-19 will be able to access subsidised arbitration and mediation services.
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Levin Courthouse reopens
Business as usual will resume at the Levin District Court today after it was closed for almost a year for seismic strengthening work to be completed.
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New Zealanders have a range feelings about criminal justice system
The Social Wellbeing and Perceptions of the Criminal Justice System report draws results from the New Zealand Crime and Victims Survey 2019
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Data of COVID-19 Alert Level 4 effect on District Court released
New Ministry of Justice figures indicate the extent to which the District Court, including the Family Court and Youth Court, has maintained an essential service
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Essential Justice Services continuing during COVID-19 Alert Level 4
Media release regarding essential services continuing for courts during COVID-19 level 4 alert.
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New survey results show extent of offences by family members
Almost 80,000 adults were offended against by a family member in 2018, according to the Ministry of Justice’s latest report Offences by Family Members.
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Minority of New Zealanders experience majority of crime
The minority of New Zealanders experience the majority of crime, according to the Highly Victimised People report
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Update on Levin District Court Closure
The Ministry of Justice has implemented several interim justice services in Levin to minimise disruption.
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Court users and jurors highly satisfied with justice services and facilities
The latest surveys conducted by the Ministry of Justice show most court users and jurors continue to be satisfied with the services and facilities the Ministry.
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Closure of Levin District Court for Earthquake Strengthening
The Levin District Court will be closed from Monday November 18 for earthquake strengthening.
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New Zealanders back jury service experience
New Zealanders who serve on juries are enthusiastic about serving, with more than 90 per cent of jurors satisfied with their experience.
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