You can read the latest news and announcements concerning the District Court in this section.
The below decisions on judicial recounts relating to the 2025 Local Government Elections have now been published: Henderson-Massey Local Board of the Auckland Council Wairoa Ward of the Kaipara District Council Maungakiekie Tāmaki Local Board (Maungakiekie Subdivision) Mayoralty of the Kaipara District Council Chatham Islands…
Bernadette Arapere has been appointed as a District Court Judge. Read the Attorney-General's announcement here.
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…
Statement from Principal Family Court Judge Jacquelyn Moran There has understandably been a lot of public interest in Tom Phillips and his children. I acknowledge that people have followed this case for a number of years and hold well-intentioned concerns about…
The Chief District Court Judge has published a Judge-alone Trial (JAT) Protocol, intended to support the preparedness of parties for the trial date, reduce delays and make the most of available judicial sitting time. Judge-alone Trial Protocol
The New Zealand judiciary has released protocols for the use of remote participation by the defendant in custody in hearings in the criminal jurisdiction of the District Court and High Court. It is the duty of judges to ensure procedural fairness…
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