2025
We’re grateful to the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation for supporting us on another important project—examining remote participation in criminal proceedings.
Learn more from the Borrin Foundation.
News archive
Read about the latest news and insights from the Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation.
Congratulations to our co-director Professor Yvette Tinsley, and our law faculty colleagues, who have been recognised as Royal Society Te Apārangi Fellows for their outstanding contributions to legal scholarship and research with real-world impact.
You can read the full article on the Victoria University of Wellington website.
2024
Alexandra Forlong has had an impressive academic journey so far. A Forensic Psychology graduate from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington, she has recently joined Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation as a research fellow. Read the full story on the University's law site.
2023
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington is delighted to announce that the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation has awarded Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation a $714,504 grant towards the 'Custodial Remand before Trial or Sentence' project. Read more about this project in our research section.
April 2023
Te Herenga Waka Centre for Justice Innovation was launched at Old Government Buildings.
The Chief Justice, the Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, spoke at the launch, and the Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu, delivered an address titled 'Te Ao Mārama—the vision for the District Court'.
Read a news story about the establishment of our Centre or find out more about our launch event.