A Friendly Reminder
Every time you administer a document as a Justice, please use either a blue or black pen to complete the
Read moreMonth: October 2022
Our History – The Bar was also a Morgue…
Before the days of morgues, bodies were usually conveyed to a local hotel where an inquest would be held. The
Read morePhotos from our Centenary dinner
On 15 October 2022, two hundred and twenty-five guests celebrated the AJPA Centenary with a special dinner held at the
Read moreOur History – Justice of the Peace – Mediator
Justice of the Peace, K. Jones, successfully acted as mediator at Karamea Airport in 1978 in the face of an
Read moreAffidavits & Statutory Declarations to be administered face to face
As previously advised the Epidemic Preparedness (Covid-19) Notice 2020 under which Justices of the Peace have been authorised to take
Read moreEPIDEMIC PREPAREDNESS (COVID-19) NOTICE DUE TO EXPIRE OCTOBER 20TH 2022
The Epidemic Preparedness (Covid-19) Notice 2020 under which Justices of the Peace have been authorised to take affidavits and statutory declarations
Read moreKeeping up with changes
New forms pop up all the time. A service desk where two or more Justices work side by side is a
Read moreThe Importance of Statistics counting work done on Service Desks
Each Justice is asked to record the number of documents processed during each Service Desk shift. Specifically the number of clients
Read moreIdentifying yourself as a Justice of the Peace
No matter whether you are certifying a copy or taking an affidavit, everytime you sign a document as a Justice of
Read moreOUR HISTORY – Justice of the Peace – Keeper of the Rain Gauge
Add this to the list of odd duties undertaken by Justices of the Peace. G. T. Wright, JP, was asked
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