TY - SER AU - Boshier, Peter TI - Judicial leadership and the Family Court SN - 1350-2778 PY - 2004/// CY - Wellington PB - Butterworths KW - FVC KW - FAMILY COURT KW - FAMILY LAW KW - JUSTICE KW - LEGISLATION KW - NEW ZEALAND N1 - Butterworths Family Law Journal 4(12) December 2004 : 285-288 N2 - This article has been adapted from a speech given by Judge Boshier to the New Zealand Centre for Public Law Public Office Holders Seminars, which took place in September 2004. It provides a description of the statutory role of the Family Court and explains the nature of the Family Court. The jurisdiction of the court is described. It comprises a substantial number of statutes. An overview of the process of appointment of the Principal Family Court Judge is explained, along with the position's role ER -