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The Witness Affidavit is a crucial legal document used in New Zealand courts and legal proceedings to present sworn testimony in written form. It is commonly required in various legal contexts, from civil litigation to family court matters, where direct witness evidence is needed. The document must comply with New Zealand's Evidence Act 2006 and court rules, requiring careful preparation to ensure admissibility. A Witness Affidavit typically contains firsthand observations or experiences relevant to the legal matter at hand, and must be sworn or affirmed before an authorized person. The document plays a vital role in legal proceedings by allowing witnesses to provide detailed accounts of events or circumstances that can be relied upon by the court.

1. Title and Filing Details: Specifies the court/jurisdiction, parties involved, and case reference number if applicable

2. Deponent Details: Full name, occupation, and address of the person making the affidavit

3. Oath/Affirmation Statement: Formal declaration that the contents are true and correct

4. Background and Capacity: Establishes the deponent's relationship to the matter and their capacity to give evidence

5. Facts and Evidence: Chronological or thematic presentation of the evidence, with each paragraph containing a single fact or point

6. Declaration of Truth: Final statement affirming the truth of the contents

7. Execution Block: Space for signature, date, and witness details