The District Court is the largest court in Australasia. Most New Zealanders who go to court will go through the entire justice process in the District Court. Each year, 175 Judges in 58 courthouses deal with approximately 200,000 criminal, family, youth and civil matters. Judicial decisions from a representative sample of these cases are published here, with emphasis on significant decisions of particular interest. Selections are updated regularly in an independent process — overseen by an Editorial Board of judges. Alongside other background material, the publication of decisions on this website aims to enhance the open and transparent administration of justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
UPDATE — District Court Sittings During the Alert 4 Period. See all media releases and statements under Media Information link at the top of this...
Re proceedings during the Alert Level 4 period. See all Information for legal practioners under the Media Information link (at the top of this page).
Statement from the Principal Family Court Judge, regarding contact and care arrangements of children subject to Family Court Orders during the pandemic alert restrictions.
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1 April 2020 Statement by Chief District Court Judge, Judge Heemi Taumaunu: Update to DISTRICT COURT SITTINGS DURIN… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Chief District Judge confirms that all defendants in custody are to appear before a Judge during Alert Level 4… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Chief Justice announces that for public safety and to give effect to the national lockdown, those not required to b… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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DISTRICT COURT SITTINGS DURING THE ALERT 4 PERIOD, Advice about the District Court sittings during the level 4 aler… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
District Court NZ @NZDistrictCourt 13 days ago
Statement from the Principal Family Court Judge: CHILDREN IN SHARED CARE – AND COVID-1. Clarification regarding the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Updated — Information for Legal Professionals regarding priority proceedings in the District Court. Available to re… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
District Court NZ @NZDistrictCourt 14 days ago
Information for Legal Professionals regarding priority proceedings in the District Court 24 March 2020. Available t… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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