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Prior to 1867 Divorce allowing remarriage could only be obtained through a Private Act of Parliament in England. [2] 1867 The Divorce and Matrimonial Causes Act 1867 [3] was passed. This Act was virtually identical to the equivalent law passed in England in 1857. [2] Judgement on divorce proceedings was transferred from Parliament to the courts.
The New Zealand Police is a primary recipient of justice sector funding, covering salaries, equipment, training, operational costs, and community policing. In the 2022/2023 financial year, the police received approximately NZ$2.1 billion to enhance visibility, response times, and crime prevention. [ 32 ]
divorce on the ground that the marriage has been strongly impaired due to reasons that can be imputed either to the defendant or both spouses, making the continuation of the marriage unbearable for the petitioner; divorce on the ground of separation of 2 years (Article 14 of Law 3719/2008 reduced the separation period from 4 years to 2 years [127])
The judiciary of New Zealand is responsible for the system of courts that interprets and applies the laws of New Zealand.It has four primary functions: to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution; to deliver authoritative rulings on the meaning and application of legislation; to develop case law; and to uphold the rule of law, personal liberty and human rights. [1]
New Zealand's divorce rate in 2020 was 7.6 divorces per 1,000 residents. [129] This rate marks a decrease from previous years – such as those in 1983 with a crude divorce rate of 13.3. In fact, this rate has decreased significantly from the previous year, 2019, with a divorce rate of 8.4. [129]
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These archives may include records of local organisations and events, such as sports clubs, churches, and community groups, that reflect the social and cultural diversity of New Zealand. [50] Business records are also held by Archives New Zealand, and these documents provide insight into the development of key industries and sectors in New ...
The District Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā Rohe) (formerly the district courts before 2016) is the primary court of first instance of New Zealand. There are 59 District Court locations throughout New Zealand (as of 2017). [2] The court hears civil claims of up to $350,000 and most criminal cases. [3]