Funding for the Centre
The Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation has provided generous funding to launch and support projects for Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation.
About us
Find out about the purpose, goals, and history of Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation.
Purpose
The Centre offers an independent, impartial, and trusted voice on justice issues through multidisciplinary research, evaluation, and education.
We aim to address calls for change in the way that justice is delivered in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The Centre will provide an evidence base for informed debate and deliver innovations in both specific justice reforms and broader innovations in thinking and practice. Our focus is to improve outcomes and experiences for both defendants and complainants in the criminal justice system.
Research and evaluation
The Centre aims to produce trusted research and evaluation on issues that cut across different areas of the justice system. The core of the Centre’s initial research and education work will be innovation in relation to remote participation in the courts.
Education
The Centre aims to provide guidance to legal professionals, judges, public sector workers, and the general public. This is especially crucial in light of the implementation of Te Ao Mārama.
Independence and sustainability
The Centre's priority is to maintain autonomy and credibility as a reliable source of information on justice issues. We aim to deliver quality work in an economically sustainable way.