Implementation

Te Au Reka will be implemented in three phases, starting with the Family Court.  Phase two will extend Te Au Reka to the criminal jurisdiction in the District Court including the Youth and Civil Courts, and the High Court.

Phase 3 will bring Te Au Reka to the Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, Environment Court, Coroners Court, and the Disputes Tribunal, as well as the appeal function of the District Court and High Court. An advanced rostering and scheduling function will also be implemented.

Rollout of phase one is scheduled to begin in late 2026, phase two in the second half of 2027 and please three in 2028.

Te Au Reka phase one will be rolled out in the Family Court in stages.  It will begin in Christchurch and Ashburton and include the Ministry’s contact centre and central registry.

Then we will use a staged approach for other regions in the following months.