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 Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers (the Authority) was established under the Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004 (the Act).
The Authority:
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The Authority is appointed by the Governor-General on the advice of the Minister of Justice. They must have at least five years’ experience as a barrister or solicitor of the High Court. Appointments to the position are for a term of three years, and a person may be reappointed.
The current Authority is Ms Patricia McConnell.
The Licensing Authority of Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers is governed by the following legislation:
Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Act 2004 (external link)
Secondhand Dealers and Pawnbrokers Regulations 2005(external link)
Commissions of Inquiry Act 1908(external link)
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