Due to severe weather events, the following court has been closed:
Kaitaia District Court
If you need to contact the court, or require any assistance, please call 0800 268 787
New Zealanders are warned of scam text messages currently circulating that claim to be from the Ministry of Justice about overdue traffic fines. Read more about Texts from Ministry of Justice
Christchurch Precinct public open day Sunday 17 September
Christchurch’s new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct is nearing completion, and you are invited to look behind the scenes before agencies move in.
Come and explore this amazing new civic building.
Learn about the building and find out more about the people who will work here.
See how justice services will be delivered from this leading-edge court facility.
Engage with the emergency services - Police, Civil Defence, Fire and Emergency and St John – and see how they will work together in the new Emergency Operations Centre.
Get a sneak peek into the courtrooms and the cells.
WHEN - Sunday 17th September 2017 DOORS OPEN - 10am LAST ENTRY - 2:30pm WHERE - Main entry at 20 Lichfield Street (corner Lichfield and Durham Streets), a short walk from the Bus Interchange.
This is a family-friendly event, with plenty of interactive activities which will appeal to everyone.