Common Law (Unitary Jurisdiction)
New Zealand operates a unitary legal system with no state or provincial divisions. Our NZ legal matter plans cover family law (Family Violence Act 2018, Care of Children Act 2004), employment disputes (Employment Relations Act 2000), property conveyancing (Property Law Act 2007, Land Transfer Act 2017), criminal defence (Criminal Procedure Act 2011), wills and estates (Administration Act 1969), construction adjudication (Construction Contracts Act 2002), trusts (Trusts Act 2019), and more, providing practitioners with structured workflows aligned to each court and tribunal's procedural requirements.
The Open Matter Plans Network provides free, community-curated legal project management templates specifically designed for New Zealand practitioners. Each matter plan is a structured checklist covering every stage of a legal matter, from initial instructions through to completion, with estimated time units, key dates, and role assignments.
Our New Zealand library currently includes 2 matter plans across 1 practice areas, covering 1 jurisdictions. Plans are maintained by verified legal practitioners and aligned to the SALI Alliance Legal Matter Standard Specification for taxonomy and interoperability.
Whether you need a divorce application roadmap, a debt recovery enforcement checklist, a probate application workflow, or a commercial lease dispute plan. Select your state above to find jurisdiction-specific templates ready for immediate use in your practice management system.