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The judiciary, comprising various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and District Courts, is another significant cost centre. [33] Funding for the judiciary ensures that the courts can operate efficiently, with adequate resources for judges, court staff, and case management systems. [ 34 ]
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 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]
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In 1966, a New Zealand Royal Commission, chaired by High Court judge Owen Woodhouse, was established. In 1967 the Royal Commission recommended extending this compensation to cover all injuries on a no-fault basis. [2] Following this report, the New Zealand Parliament passed the Accident Compensation Act 1972, later amended in 1973. The Accident ...
It is also the final appellate court for a number of matters. In practice, most appeals are resolved at this intermediate appellate level, rather than in the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal has existed as a separate court since 1862 but, until 1957, it was composed of judges of the High Court sitting periodically in panels. In 1957 the Court ...
The Disputes Tribunal is a small claims court in New Zealand. It can hear certain civil claims up to a disputed sum of $30,000. [1] Many claims are for relatively small amounts. [2] The Tribunal has offices and holds hearings at locations in major towns and cities throughout the country.
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. There are 18 High Court locations throughout New Zealand, and ...