Media release archive

If you are unable to attend court because of today's storm, call the court on 0800 268 787 and ask for instructions. The following courts have been closed:

Invercargill District Court and High Court
Gore District Court
Wellington Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal reception
Kaikoura District Court on 24 October

Blenheim District Court and High Court, and Greymouth District Court have re-opened.

More updates will follow if there are additional closures or re-openings.

This is the media release archive for releases 2017 and earlier. For current news, please see the main media release section.

Five deeds of settlement ready for enactment

Five treaty settlements between iwi and the Crown are ready to be enacted in legislation.
Manukau Court's $51m court upgrade complete

Justice Minister Amy Adams today opened the upgraded Manukau District Courthouse after a $51 million makeover.
Government Inquiry into handling of Robertson case announced

Justice and Corrections Ministers have appointed Mel Smith CNZM to conduct an inquiry under the provisions of the Inquiries Act 2013.
National Home Safety Service rollout begins

The rollout of the National Home Safety Service by the National Collective of Women's Refuges begins today (1 July 2015).

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