Attorney-General Judith Collins appoints six Family Court Associates in NZ on 2 April 2024 to manage initial tasks and reduce 16,000+ case backlog.

Attorney-General Judith Collins has appointed six Family Court Associates in New Zealand to alleviate pressure on the Family Court system. The associates will manage initial tasks including mediation, settlement conferences, and pre-hearing directions, allowing judges to focus on substantive matters. Based in Auckland and Christchurch, the appointments will take effect on 2 April 2024, aiming to reduce the backlog of over 16,000 active cases.