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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]
This is a list of the substantive decisions of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand. It is organised in order of the year the case was handed down. It is organised in order of the year the case was handed down.
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 ...
The Court of Appeal has existed since 1862. Before the establishment of the Court of Appeal, appeals from High Court (then known as the Supreme Court) decisions were heard by the governor and members of the Executive Council of New Zealand. This was a temporary measure until there were sufficient judges to constitute a court of appeal.
The New Zealand Council of Law Reporting (NZCLR) is an incorporated body charged with overseeing the publication of the NZLR. The NZLR is currently published for the Council by LexisNexis New Zealand Ltd. [3] The reports started in 1881 but complete sets have been deemed to start at 1861 and include a number of prior series.
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 ...
The Tribunal may award a wide range of remedies with the appropriate choice being determined by the circumstances of the case. these remedies include, a declaration of a breach of the Human Rights Act 1993, damages up to $350,000 which is equivalent to the general jurisdiction afforded to New Zealand District Courts under the District Courts ...