Welcome to the Ministry of Justice.

Core values

- It aims to reduce offending, reoffending, and the seriousness of reoffending, which contributes to community safety and well-being[1].
- It focuses on improving the wellbeing of court participants and their communities, including enhancing cultural identity, social and whānau connections, and social cohesion[1].
- It addresses the disproportionate representation of Māori in the justice system, a long-standing issue that affects social cohesion and trust in the justice system[1].
- It promotes timely justice, reduces unnecessary adjournments, and ensures that every court appearance is meaningful to participants, which can reduce trauma and increase trust in the justice system[1].
- It supports victims better by providing more opportunities for them and their whānau to participate in the court process[1].