Melanesian cultural traditions to use this base in their problem-solving approach.  This sort of thing is being trialled in several places, including in the UK. There has been significant change in recent times with some politicians of all shades in New  Zealand,  and  many  legal  professional  groups  such  as  Law  Society  committees, acknowledging   the   need   for   a   focus   on   the   high   volume   end   of   legal   and   court processes. What are we doing across the region?  I know that in many Pacific nations there is little spare capacity.  Resources are stretched just to keep the existing structure operational.  But if we lack the courage and vision to try new approaches, our ability to deliver justice will undoubtedly be reduced. Throughout  the  Pacific  there  is  the  opportunity  to  share  ideas  and  work  together  to develop ways in which, to return to my starting point, the promise of the rule of law in the protection of human rights and individual liberties is attainable for all and accessible to every citizen.