Justices of the Peace

Justices of the Peace carry out an ever-increasing multitude of functions in the administration of documentation and justice in New Zealand. These functions include:

Ministerial duties:

Witnessing signatures
Certifying documents
The taking of declarations, affidavits or affirmations
The witnessing of Land Transfer and other documents.

Judicial duties:

Jurisdiction determined by statute, including minor offences and some traffic cases
Issue of remands and Bail
Hearing of undefended cases
Presiding over defended trials
Preliminary hearing of indictable offences
The receiving of informations and complaints and the issue of summonses
The issue of Search Warrants
The issue of summonses to witnesses.

Although all Justices of the Peace perform most Ministerial duties, only some will carry out Judicial duties.

Justices of the Peace at Massey University

Massey University is fortunate to have several staff members appointed as Justices of the Peace to serve their local communities in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington. Please contact any of the following if ever you require the services of a Justice of the Peace. The courtesy of making an appointment at a convenient time is always appreciated.