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  Nelson Courthouse temporarily vacated

  Published 20 February 2025 | Te Whare

  Nelson Courthouse is to close for three to four months to allow seismic strengthening work to be done following the findings of an Initial Seismic Assessment. Read the media release from the Ministry here Read the Seismic Assessments here (scroll down to…

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  Next Family Court Associates announced

  Published 04 February 2025 | Attorney-General

  Attorney-General Judith Collins has announced the appointment of seven further Family Court Associates who will join the six Associates sworn in last year. Read the announcement here Read more about Family Court Associates

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  New National Executive Judge appointed

  Published 25 November 2024 | Te Whare

  Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu has announced the appointment of Judge James Johnston to the role of National Executive Judge from Easter 2025. Judge Johnston (Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau-a-Apanui) pictured is currently based in Wellington District Court and takes over…

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  New District Court Judge appointed

  Published 22 November 2024 |

  The Attorney-General has announced the appointment of a new District Court Judge.  Read the announcement here

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  Revised District Court Recusal guidelines

  Published 13 November 2024 | Te Whare

  Under s 217 of the District Court Act 2016, the Chief District Court Judge must, in consultation with the Chief Justice, develop and publish guidelines to assist Judges to decide if they should recuse themselves from a proceeding. The revised District…

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  Bail Application Scheduling Framework

  Published 26 September 2024 | Te Whare

  The Chief District Court Judge has issued a Bail Application Scheduling Framework as part of the work to improve timely access to justice. The purpose of the Framework is to ensure those in custody have their bail application heard as soon…