9 November, 2009
Mediation speeds up dispute resolution
A pilot project where private mediators will undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes was launched in Auckland today by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu.
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Associated Ministers
- Georgina te Heuheu - Minister
2 November, 2009
New court rules simple and effective
New District Courts Rules making it easier, cheaper and faster to resolve civil claims took effect today.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
Chief Judge takes joint leadership role
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today congratulated Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac of the Māori Land Court on his appointment as Chairperson of the Waitangi Tribunal.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
New Māori Land Court Chief Judge sworn in
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu today officially welcomed the new Māori Land Court Chief Judge as he was sworn in at a ceremony at Tokomaru Bay.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
District Court changes speed up settlements
A major revision of District Courts Rules will result in a more straightforward and cost-effective way of settling civil disputes.
Read full release >>14 August, 2009
Māori Land Court appointment welcomed
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu has welcomed today's appointment of Acting Chief Judge Wilson Whare Isaac as the Chief Judge of the Māori Land Court.
Read full release >>3 July, 2009
Court-ordered settlement conferences
The High Court in Auckland is to introduce a pilot scheme that will see private mediators undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes, Justice Minister Simon Power and Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu announced today.
Read full release >>29 June, 2009
Breaking through the language barrier
New Zealanders with limited English skills are now able to communicate with Court staff in the language they are most comfortable speaking with the help of a telephone-based interpreting service, the Office of Ethnic Affairs' Language Line service.
Read full release >>25 June, 2009
$183 million to spend on new and redeveloped courts
The largest programme of capital works in the history of Courts is being managed by the Ministry of Justice.
Read full release >>25 June, 2009
Minister tackles court waiting lists
Simple, more effective and less costly processes to address court waiting lists were outlined by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu when she appeared before the Justice and Electoral Law Reform Select Committee this morning.
Read full release >>3 June, 2009
Budget beefs up collection of fines
Segmenting fines on the basis of an individual's willingness and ability to pay and their attitude to compliance will avoid expensive enforcement which drives up the overall cost of collection without necessarily resolving the debt.
Read full release >>15 May, 2009
Changes bring transparency to Family Court
New rules affecting the reporting of Family Court proceedings take effect on Monday.
Read full release >>14 May, 2009
Budget 2009: Georgina te Heuheu - Minister acts to bolster court security
Budget 2009 will provide $9 million in operating funding and $800,000 in capital funding to upgrade court security over the next four years.
Read full release >>1 May, 2009
Family Court statistics released
The third annual Family Court Statistics in New Zealand, covering 2006 and 2007, was released today by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu.
Read full release >>3 March, 2009
Mauri stone laid at new Supreme Court
A short, simple yet moving ceremony marking the customary laying of the mauri stone took place at the front steps of the new Supreme Court early this morning.
Read full release >>26 February, 2009
Minister observes Auckland Courts in action
Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu observed court workloads first-hand during a day-long visit today to Manukau and Waitakere Courts and the District and High Courts in Auckland.
Read full release >>16 December, 2008
Courts briefing shows work being done on workloads
It is encouraging to see work is underway to address the issue of court workloads in New Zealand's court system and to simplify criminal procedures, says Minister for Courts, Georgina te Heuheu in releasing the Briefing to the Incoming Minister.
Read full release >>30 June, 2008
Court stabbing reinforces need for security
Today's stabbing in Wellington District Court reinforced the wisdom of boosting court security as announced in last month's Budget.
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