The Nelson courthouse building remains vacated for seismic strengthening and remediation work. Public counter services are restricted, but assistance is also accessible via phone or email.
If dates for any court events have changed, we will contact to let you know.
You can call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) if you wish to check where to go or whether your court dates have changed.
Family Court: A temporary courtroom has been established in the community to be used for Family and Civil hearings. There are no staff or counter services based at this location. Participants and counsel will be notified beforehand to confirm the scheduled date and venue. To date all fixtures have proceeded as scheduled.
Mental Health cases are proceeding as normal from the Hospital.
For more information on temporary arrangements for Nelson courts and Tribunals go to Find us | New Zealand Ministry of Justice
0800 268 787
From overseas: +64 9 583 1900
Fax: 03 989 2501
Nelson Family Court
WX10725
Nelson
Write the address as written above and send it the same way as any other mail. You can use an NZ Post mail box. If you use a DX mail box your mail will get to us faster
A ramp is located at the main entrance
High Court
District Court
Youth Court - Wednesdays, fortnightly
Disputes Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal
Land Valuation Tribunal
Pay a fine
Jury service
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