Nau mai haere mai. Welcome to the Courts of New Zealand website. On this site you will find information about our Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court and District Court.
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Temporary closure of Courts - registry arrangements
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Christchurch earthquake
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Latest Courts of New Zealand announcements.
Legal Professionals
Includes: Practice Notes, Decisions of Public Interest, Daily Lists & Calendars, The Rules CommitteeStudents
Includes: Overview of Court System, Role of the Judiciary, Diagram of the Courts Structure, Civics Education
- Courts of New Zealand Christmas closure notices
- Supreme Court Case Summaries 2011 and 2012 updated 20 January 2012
- New appointments - Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal
- Court of Appeal Fast Track Practice Note
- Manifest Capital Management Pty Ltd v Lawrence and McCullagh, as Liquidators of Northern Crest Investments Ltd (in Liquidation) CIV-2010-404-7741
- Temporary closure of Courts - registry arrangements
