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.
From Friday 28 February 2020, Kiwibank will stop cheque use.
If you are a Kiwibank customer and you receive a cheque from the Ministry of Justice, you need to contact the Ministry with your bank account details and arrange electronic payment.
All contacts can be found on our Contact us page.