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UPDATE 12 March 2021: The whole of Aotearoa New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1. Please check the Courts of NZ website for updated court protocols:
Updated court protocols(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.
Media Statement from the Chief Justice - 12 March 2021 [PDF, 392 KB]
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Health & Safety measures during COVID-19 Alert Level 1 [PDF, 86 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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