During the COVID-19 pandemic response period, the District Court is providing essential services. Judges are available in all the court’s divisions, including the Family Court, to deal with as many proceedings as can be safely undertaken. The court is doing some things differently to ensure it can deliver justice safely, including by using technology to hold some hearings remotely. Information about how the changes affect various court participants can be found in the dedicated COVID-19 Information section.
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.
The Chief District Court Judge has issued a practice note setting out the process for appeals against a public health order issued under section 11...
Protocols for Alert Level 2 for all divisions of the District Court — civil jurisdiction, criminal jurisdiction, Family Court, Youth Court and Accident Compensation Appeals....
The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to deliver an essential service during...
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The Chief District Court Judge has issued a practice note setting out the process for appeals to a public health or… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Media statement from the Chief District Court Judge explaining how District Courts will operate under Alert Level… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to de… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu joined Shane Taurima on Tapatahi Episode 22 to talk about how the co… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The Chief District Court Judge has outlined extra safety steps to be taken to observe COVID-19 Alert Level 3 requir… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Email filing remains available for Family and Criminal proceedings which have priority in the District Court during… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Drop-box facilities will be available for people to file in person in the District Court while public counters are… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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Media statement from the Chief District Court Judge explaining how District Courts will operate under Alert Level 3… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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The District Court has issued a Protocol on how it will operate from 28 April under COVID-19 Alert Level 3. Availab… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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