Wellington Anniversary Day is observed on Monday 19 January 2026. The following court locations will be closed (including National Office): Dannevirke, Levin, Marton, Masterton, Hutt Valley, Palmerston North, Porirua, Taihape, Wellington and Whanganui.
Normal operating hours resume on Tuesday 20 January 2026.
The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana: Te Tari Whakatau (formerly the Office for Māori Crown Relations - Te Arawhiti) is focused on resolving historical Treaty of Waitangi settlements and supporting Takutai Moana determinations.