Post by Kiwi Frontline on Nov 13, 2020 4:29:26 GMT 12
RAFT OF CHANGES ANNOUNCED BY CHIEF JUDGE FOR NATION'S DISTRICT COURTS
A shake-up of the nation’s district courts will include more tikanga Māori and use of plain language, in changes announced by the chief district court judge.
Judge Heemi Taumaunu said the new model, Te Ao Mārama, would start at Hamilton District Court next year, and was expected to roll out across all district courts.
“This includes adopting plain language and culture and processes that incorporate tikanga and te ao Māori.”.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/123372970/raft-of-changes-announced-by-chief-judge-for-nations-district-courts
A shake-up of the nation’s district courts will include more tikanga Māori and use of plain language, in changes announced by the chief district court judge.
Judge Heemi Taumaunu said the new model, Te Ao Mārama, would start at Hamilton District Court next year, and was expected to roll out across all district courts.
“This includes adopting plain language and culture and processes that incorporate tikanga and te ao Māori.”.....
www.stuff.co.nz/pou-tiaki/123372970/raft-of-changes-announced-by-chief-judge-for-nations-district-courts