Family Court of New Zealand
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The Family Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa) is a court that specifically exists to assist New Zealanders with family issues. There are 58 Family Courts throughout New Zealand.[1]
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Family Court of New Zealand | |
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Te Kōti ā-Whānau Aotearoa (Māori) | |
Established | 1 October 1981 |
Location | Level 3, Justice Centre, 19 Aitken Street, Wellington, New Zealand |
Composition method | Appointed by the Governor-General on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II on the advice of the Prime Minister (Chief Justice) and Attorney-General (Justices) |
Authorized by | Family Courts Act 1980 |
Appeals to | High Court of New Zealand |
Judge term length | Life tenure (Constitution Act 1986, s 23) |
Number of positions | 43 |
Website | www |
Principal Family Court Judge | |
Currently | Judge Jacquelyn Moran |
Since | 2018 |
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Although the Family Court is technically a division of the District Courts, it retains its own identity.