0800 COURTS closes at 3:00pm 24 December 2025, for urgent matters (relating to family matter or bail conditions), please call 0800 253 425. 0800 4 FINES closes at 7:00pm, 24 December 2025. Our Contact Centres will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 3:00pm on Friday 19 December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
Other fee rates have been established for the following specific services.
All rates are shown as GST exclusive.
| Service | Fixed fee/rate | Effective from |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Tribunal Review | $196 per review * (including disbursements) |
1 July 2011 |
| Private Mediation (Civil) | GHR/hour | 1 July 2009 |
| Reconsideration application | $100 per applications (including disbursements) |
31 March 2014 |
* Payment in excess of the fee, up to a maximum of 3 hours at the appropriate fee rate, will be considered in special circumstances together with an application for amendment to grant.
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