0800 COURTS closes at 3:00pm 24 December 2025, for urgent matters (relating to family matter or bail conditions), please call 0800 253 425. 0800 4 FINES closes at 7:00pm, 24 December 2025. Our Contact Centres will reopen at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 3:00pm on Friday 19 December, reopening at 8:00am on Monday 5 January 2026. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
The Accident Compensation Appeals District Court Registry hears appeals about decisions made under the Accident Compensation Act 2001. Appeals are heard by a District Court judge.
Find out how to apply to the Registry
Accident Compensation Act 2001(external link)
District Court Rules 2014(external link)
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