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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 High Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti Matua o Aotearoa) is the superior court of New Zealand. It has general jurisdiction and responsibility, under the Senior Courts Act 2016, as well as the High Court Rules 2016, for the administration of justice throughout New Zealand.
Legal aid in New Zealand – The Government funds the ministry to provide free legal aid to those unable to pay for a lawyer. The purpose of this system is to ensure New Zealander's interests can be defended in court regardless of their financial circumstances. [ 23 ]
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 Supreme Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti Mana Nui, lit. 'Court of Great Mana') is the highest court and the court of last resort of New Zealand.It formally came into being on 1 January 2004 and sat for the first time on 1 July 2004.
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The President and nine other permanent appellate judges constitute the full-time working membership of the Court of Appeal.. The court sits in panels of five judges and three judges, depending on the nature and wider significance of the particular case.
The Senior Courts Act 2016 (Public Act 2016 No 48) is an Act of the Parliament of New Zealand which governs the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of New Zealand.