News - NZ Bar Association

23 November, 2020

High Court Procedure Note - Second appearance over the Christmas period 2020-2021

The High Court of New Zealand has provided a memorandum outlining the Procedure for Second Appearance of Category 4 Offences in the High Court over the Christmas Period 2020-2021

12 November, 2020

New AODT Court Stream Milestone for Family Court

The inclusion of certain Care and Protection matters in Hamilton’s first Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court is a significant milestone for the Family Court, says the Principal Family Court Judge, Judge Jacquelyn Moran. Judge Moran says creating a dedicated alcohol and other drug dependency stream within the Family Court jurisdiction promises to address a major underlying driver of serious risk and harm to babies and children.

12 November, 2020

Transformative te Ao Mārama model announced for District Court

Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, has announced a new model for the District Court. Te Ao Mārama will incorporate best practices developed in the District Court’s solution-focused specialist courts into its mainstream criminal jurisdiction.

High Court Procedure Note - Second appearance over the Christmas period 2020-2021

New AODT Court Stream Milestone for Family Court

Transformative te Ao Mārama model announced for District Court

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