0800 COURTS closes at 3:00pm 24 December 2025, for urgent matters (relating to family matter or bail conditions), please call 0800 253 425. 0800 4 FINES closes at 7:00pm, 24 December 2025. Our Contact Centres will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 3:00pm on Friday 19 December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua, the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment (AODT) Court aims to break the cycle of offending by treating the causes of that offending. The Court provides an alternative to imprisonment for people whose offending is being driven by alcohol and/or drug substance use disorders.
The resources below are designed for people who are involved with, or are interested in Te Whare Whakapiki Wairua. Watch the video to get started, and then use the Navigator to learn more.
AODT Court video:
AODT Court Navigator:
This resource summarises the unique aspects of the AODT Court. It’s also a great resource for people who are interested in learning more about how the AODT Court operates:
AODT Court Navigator(external link)
Printable version:
Download a printable version [PDF, 4.6 MB] of the Navigator
Hamilton AODT Court factsheet [PDF, 187 KB]
Auckland/Waitākere AODT Courts factsheet [PDF, 269 KB]
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