You can read the latest news and announcements concerning the District Court in this section.
Six newly appointed Family Court Associates have been sworn in at ceremonies across the country. Their appointment was announced by the Attorney General in March. The new roles will help reduce the high administrative workload of Family Court judges and ultimately reduce…
The Te Kōti-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa District Court of New Zealand Annual Report 2023 contains reports from each jurisdiction and discusses the priorities and pressing concerns of our court in 2023. You will find statistics on the volumes of work coming…
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…
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