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UPDATE 28 February 2021: Auckland is now at COVID-19 Alert Level 3, with the rest of New Zealand at Alert Level 2. Please check the Courts of NZ website regularly for updated court protocols:
Current court protocols related to COVID-19 Alert Levels(external link)
Media statement from the Chief Justice - 28 February 2021(external link)
Please do not come to the courthouse if you are feeling unwell. Contact 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) if you cannot enter the courthouse or are not sure whether to attend.
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Download our Health and Safety Factsheets:
Health & Safety measures during COVID-19 Alert Level 3 (Auckland) [PDF, 105 KB]
Health & Safety measures during COVID-19 Alert Level 2 (Rest of New Zealand) [PDF, 96 KB]
In this section you can find information about the Ministry's response to COVID-19:
Latest daily updates about the Ministry's response to COVID-19.
Latest policy changes as a result of COVID-19, including wills, oaths and property settlements.
Information for all court and tribunal users during COVID-19.
Information for lawyers and service providers during COVID-19.
District Court protocol on isolation and quarantine.
Information about justice services and programmes during COVID-19.
Information about how to participate in a remote court hearing during COVID-19.
Information on District Court hearing data under the different COVID-19 Alert Levels.
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