Welcome to the Ministry of Justice consultation hub

This site will help you find and participate in consultations that interest you.

Recently updated consultations are displayed below. Alternatively, search for consultations by keyword, postcode, interest etc.

For further information, see the Ministry's consultation section.

Open Consultations

Closed Consultations

  • Litigation Skills Video 3 Feedback

    Litigation Skills Video 3 - Cross Examination.

    Closed 20 March 2025

  • Public consultation on the Arms Act rewrite

    We are rewriting the Arms Act to ensure it provides for greater protection of public safety, reflects best regulatory practice, and is fit for purpose . The rewrite is a key part of the commitment made by the Government in the Coalition Agreement between the National Party and ACT Party to reform...

    Closed 28 February 2025

  • 5th Periodic Report under the International Covenant for Economic Social and Cultural Rights Feedback

    The Government is preparing its latest report to the United Nations on economic, social and cultural rights in New Zealand. New Zealand is one of more than 170 countries that have ratified the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Covenant). The Covenant is a...

    Closed 7 February 2025

  • Long-Term Insights Briefing: The Future of Courts and Justice Services

    Nau mai, haere mai. Long-term Insights Briefings are a government initiative requiring agencies to develop and share insights on the trends, risks and opportunities that affect, or may affect, Aotearoa New Zealand. Under the Public Service Act 2020, government...

    Closed 31 January 2025

  • Ngāti Whakahemo draft Mandate Strategy online submissions form

    Ngāti Whakahemo Claims Trust (NWCT), in consultation with the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti, has prepared a draft Mandate Strategy. This sets out their representative structure and the proposed process by which they will seek the support of the Ngāti Whakahemo claimant community to...

    Closed 19 January 2025

We Asked, You Said, We Did

Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes.

We asked

Thank you for your interest in taking part in this survey

By taking part in this survey you will be providing information to help develop a National Strategy and Action Plans to eliminate family violence and sexual violence.

You said

What we have understood

Regular updates summarising what we're learning from hui and submissions can be accessed in the Kōrero Mai - Have Your Say part of our website. 

 

We did

The formal engagement period for contributions to inform the National Strategy and Action Plans has now closed.

To keep up to date on progress, or for further information on the National Strategy and Action Plans, please see www.violencefree.govt.nz

Your safety is important to us

If there is something urgent you need help with please contact the services below:

  • If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, dial 111 for the Police.
  • If you want to talk to someone about sexual violence, call Safe to Talk Helpline – 0800 044334
  • If you want to talk to someone about family violence, call Family Violence Helpline:0800 456 450