You can read the latest news and announcements concerning the District Court in this section.
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu has expressed regret that, owing to an eligibility issue discovered following the appointment process, lawyer Matthew Nathan is unable to become a District Court judge at this time. Mr Nathan’s appointment was announced on 12…
The Chief District Court Judge sat down with the New Zealand Herald's Derek Cheng to talk about Te Ao Mārama – Enhancing Justice for All, the transformative initiative happening in the District Court. You can read the story and watch the…
Delays to getting cases heard and progressed through the District Court take a toll on victims, defendants and families. The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new Timely Access to Justice Protocol setting out a timely access to justice…
Judge Andy Nicholls spoke with The Post recently to talk them through a typical day for him at the Wellington District Court. Judge Nicholls explained to The Post’s Court Reporter Deborah Morris that behind the courtroom are a multitude of people…
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…
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