The role of New Zealand's courts
...organisations individuals. New Zealand has a range of different courts that deal with both civil and criminal justice matters. Our courts are structured like a pyramid. At the top is the Supreme Court. Below it, in descending order, are the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the District Courts. These courts have general jurisdiction, which means they are the main courts in our justice system. If someone wants to appeal a decision made by a court, they can ask a senior court to check the deci...