You can read the latest news and announcements concerning the District Court in this section.
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu has paid tribute to three of the court’s judges who died this week, describing it as an unprecedented loss for the court. Acting Warranted Judge Jocelyn Munro from Rotorua District Court died on Monday, Judge…
Six new appointments have been announced by Attorney-General Judith Collins. The first tranche of Family Court Associates will help reduce the high administrative workload of current Family Court judges and ultimately reduce delays experienced by Court participants. Read the announcement here
Te Ao Mārama is a judicial initiative intended to enhance justice for all people affected by the business of the family, youth and criminal jurisdictions of the District Court. The Best Practice Framework sets out how Te Ao Mārama will…
In order for a judge to make fair decisions, they must be independent. This is often depicted in the metaphor of “blind justice”. A judge’s decision must not be influenced by anything other than the law and the arguments presented…
COURT AND TRIBUNAL HOURS – DECEMBER 2025 & JANUARY 2026 Courts and tribunals will be closed during the holiday period. Reopening dates vary, starting from Monday 5 January 2026, with all locations open by Monday 19 January 2026. Confirmed dates for…
The District Court of New Zealand Te Kōtī-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa received three applications for judicial recounts for the 2023 General Election under the Electoral Act 1993 Recounts were conducted by counting staff in the presence of the Judge and the Returning…
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