Wellington Anniversary Day is observed on Monday 19 January 2026. The following court locations will be closed (including National Office): Dannevirke, Levin, Marton, Masterton, Hutt Valley, Palmerston North, Porirua, Taihape, Wellington and Whanganui.
Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday 20 January 2026.
Information on the process for appointment to the lawyer for child and lawyer for subject person lists can be found in practice notes issued by the Principal Family Court Judge:
PSFC L4C 1 application for appointment to the lawyer for child list [PDF, 348 KB]
CSP 2 application for appointment to the lawyer for subject person list [PDF, 315 KB]