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High Court Rules
The High Court Rules are published as if they were a legislative instrument within the meaning of the Legislation Act 2012, under s 154 of the Senior Courts Act 2016 .
Other rules
The Supreme Court Rules 2004, Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005, Court of Appeal (Criminal) Rules 2001, and District Court Rules 2014 are available at the following links:
- Supreme Court Rules 2004
- Court of Appeal (Civil) Rules 2005
- Court of Appeal (Criminal) Rules 2001
- District Court Rules 2014
Below is a list of resources and useful links for your information.
Resources
- Effectiveness of the 2011-2012 reforms - report to the profession from Justice Winkelmann, Chief High Court Judge and Justice Asher, Chair, Rules Committee - February 2015
- Articles on discovery by Andrew King (a member of the Committee's working group on discovery). See: Achieving a more efficient discovery process and Addressing discovery proportionately
- Comparative table cross-referencing the 1985 and 2008 High Court Rules. See: Comparative table
- Article on the new costs regime in the Court of Appeal. See: Costs article
- Principles and purposes of civil procedure and reform of civil procedure. See: policies.
Links
Legislation
NZ Legislation online. This website is provided by the New Zealand Parliamentary Counsel Office/Te Tari Tohutohu Paremata (PCO) in association with Brookers.
The Knowledge Basket . Free access is provided to unconsolidated New Zealand's Acts and Hansard. Other services are available but will incur a charge.
Government
New Zealand Government Website. This site provides information on New Zealand's constitution, history, and government as well as links to all government department websites.
NZ Parliament. This website provides information on New Zealand's Parliament. It includes links to the Clerk to Parliament's website which will provide information on Parliament sitting times, order papers, and select committees.
Other
Other jurisdictions
Australian Law Reform Commission
Civil Procedure Committee (UK)
Singapore Rules of Court Working Party
Civil Rules Committee (Canada)
South African Law Reform Commission