The New Zealand Government will shortly submit its seventh report on the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Covenant) to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, which monitors how signatories are implementing the Covenant.
The Covenant is the main international treaty dealing with civil and political rights. The Covenant affirms rights including life, liberty and security, and privacy; freedom of expression, association and assembly; the right to participate...More
The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari Whakatau is seeking public feedback to help inform the Minister’s decision on this application.
Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou have applied for customary marine title (CMT) and wāhi tapu protection rights under the Ngā Rohe Moana o Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Porou Act 2019. The application area spans from Pōtikirua to Koutunui Head, extending from three to twelve nautical miles offshore.
The areas shown in blue on the map...More
Submissions are now open on the AML/CFT Levy Proposals
The Ministry of Justice is inviting submissions on a consultation document that sets out levy proposals to fund the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) system. Submissions are open until 5.00pm, Friday 10 April 2026 and will be subject to the Official Information Act 1982.
What is included in the consultation document?
The consultation document sets out:
the need for levies and...More
This survey is for people who have attended a Ministry of Justice family violence programme.
Completing this survey is voluntary, and will help us improve the programme.
Please note that we will not be responding to feedback as the survey is anonymous.
If you would like to make a complaint about the programme please talk to your programme provider in the first instance. If you would like to make a complaint to the Ministry for response, please visit Question,...More
