Due to a global outage Outlook and other Microsoft applications are not working as expected. Courts are still open and operational. Remote hearings are still going ahead. Courts remain available to accept urgent applications over the counter or via courier. 0800 COURTS remains available to support participants with any queries regarding urgent applications. The website will be updated when this is resolved.
Beware of scam texts and emails claiming to be from the Ministry of Justice. We do not send payment links in texts or emails. If you are unsure whether a message is genuine, contact our call centre on 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637) or 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) before clicking any links or making a payment. Read more about identifying scams.
All jurors summoned for the week commencing Monday 9th November 2026 who are not currently sitting on a jury, do not need to come to the Kaikohe District Court and are released from jury service.
Thank you for your contribution to the New Zealand Justice system and your community. It is valued and appreciated.
Jurors make an important contribution to the New Zealand justice system and the wider community.
If you have any questions or queries, please contact our call centre on 0800 COURTS or visit https://www.justice.govt.nz/courts/jury-service/