Timelier access to justice and Te Ao Mārama – Enhancing Justice for All feature prominently in the newly released District Court Annual Report 2024.

The report is a snapshot of what the court's judicial officers have been doing to serve their communities in our 59 courthouses and hearing centres around the country.

After introductions from Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu, providing an overview of the court, and from Principal Family Court Judge Jacquelyn Moran and Principal Youth Court Judge Ida Malosi on their jurisdictions, the report updates New Zealanders on the significant progress the court is making with its judicially led Te Ao Mārama initiative and to achieve timelier access to justice, work fundamental to Te Ao Mārama and its success. 

There are other items about Family Court associates, community magistrates and judicial justices of the peace and artist impressions of the new Papakura and Whanganui buildings given funding go-ahead in 2024.

In his foreword, Judge Taumaunu says he hopes New Zealanders find the report informative "and it increases your understanding of the work of the District Court".

Read the District Court Annual Report 2024.