The Judiciary of the District Court of New Zealand produce a variety of publications. You can access these in this section, as well as the latest news and annual statistics for the District Court.
You can read the latest news and announcements concerning the District Court in this section.
In this section you can read the latest District Court Annual Report and access reports from past years. Read the 2024 Annual Report The 2024 annual report…
Publications from the District Court of New Zealand, including speeches and updates about Court initiatives and significant events for the District Court.
Number of active cases/applications, new business and resolutions for the years ending December 31 2023, 2024 and 2025: District Court Criminal 2023 2024 2025 Active cases 38,758 37,740 36,826 New business 107,388 107,712 107,343 Disposals 105,980 109,702 108,859 Family Court 2023 2024 2025 Active Applications 26,407 26,400 26,052 New Business 60,367 61,938 63,748 Disposals 59,548 61,687 64,062 Youth…
This website explains many of the things you might want to know if you are coming to the Youth Court, or just wondering how the Youth Court works.
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Ministry of Justice website with information on family issues including about going to court, forms and other times when you may need help.
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For information about courts and tribunals, including going to court, finding a court & collection of fines and reparation.
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On this site you will find information about our Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court including recent decisions, daily lists and news.
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