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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]
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]
The justice sector in New Zealand is funded through the national budget, with allocations determined annually. [31] The sector's funding supports several key institutions and functions, including the New Zealand Police, the Ministry of Justice, the Department of Corrections, the judiciary, legal aid, and various support services for victims of ...
Judge Hingston in the Maori Land Court gave an interim decision on a preliminary question favouring the iwi. The Attorney-General and others appealed to the Maori Appellate Court which then stated questions of law for the High Court. Ellis J in the High Court answered the questions favourably to the appellants. The iwi appeal to this Court. [3]
The Court of Appeal deals with civil and criminal appeals from matters heard in the High Court, and serious criminal charges from the District Court. Matters appealed to the High Court from the District Court and certain tribunals can be taken to the Court of Appeal with leave, if a second appeal is warranted. The court may also grant leave to ...
Family Courts Amendment Act 1991, 2007, 2000, 2008 Department of Justice (Restructuring) Act 1995, District Courts Amendment Act 1996 Status: Current legislation The Family Courts Act 1980 is a New Zealand law covering family courts , which have jurisdiction over marriage , civil unions , divorce , custody of children , child support and wills .
Mafart and Prieur v Television New Zealand Ltd; Eastern Services Ltd v No 68 Ltd; C v Complaints Assessment Committee; Condon v R; Shirley v Wairarapa District Health Board; Steele and Roberts v Serepisos; Chirnside v Fay; Chamberlains v Lai; Secretary for Justice (as the New Zealand Central Authority on behalf of T J) v H; Henkel KgaA v ...
In 2004 a new Supreme Court was established, becoming New Zealand's court of last resort following the simultaneous abolition of the right to appeal to the Privy Council. [ 17 ] In 1865 a Native Land Court was established to "define the land rights of Māori people under Māori custom and to translate those rights or customary titles into land ...