Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres |
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Ministry of Justice or your local court |
If you would like to speak te reo Māori in court, complete the “Notice of Intention to Speak Māori” form that can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Find the forms here: For all cases except civil (non-criminal) cases in the District and High Court: justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Forms/notice-of-intention-to-speak-maori-20170615-update.pdf For civil cases in the District Court, visit the local court and ask for Form 4, Notice of Intention to Speak Māori. This form can also be found in the District Court rules 2014, schedule 2 “Notice of Intention to Speak Māori”. For civil cases in the High Court, visit the local court and ask for Form G 12, Notice of Intention to Speak Māori. This form can also be found in the High Court Rules 2016, Schedule 1, G12 “Notice of Intention to Speak Māori”. |
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Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori/Māori Language Commission |
The Commission’s website has a range of information and resources, including an interpreter register and support for organisations. Website: tetaurawhiri.govt.nz |
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Te Mātāwai |
Te Mātāwai is an independent body led by iwi and the Māori community, committed to revitalising te reo Māori for the Māori people and Aotearoa collectively. Website: tematawai.maori.nz |
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The Legal Māori Resource Hub |
Explore how Māori language has been used in legal contexts over nearly two centuries. A dictionary of Māori legal terms and the Legal Māori Corpus is also available. Website: legalmaori.net |
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Te Puni Kōkiri/Ministry of Māori Development |
Te Puni Kōkiri is the principal advisor on Government-Māori relationships. They monitor policy and legislation, and they provide government with high quality policy advice. Website: tpk.govt.nz |
