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Statement From The Chief District Court Judge: New Protocol For The District Court At Alert Level 2
Wednesday, 13 May 2020, 6:28 pm | Chief District Court Judge
CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR NEW ZEALAND TE KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA O TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE O AOTEAROA Judge Heemi Taumaunu The Chief District Court Judge has issued a new protocol to guide New Zealand’s biggest court as it continues to deliver an essential service ... More >>
Extra Measures To Observe COVID-19 Alert Level 3
Monday, 27 April 2020, 6:49 am | Chief District Court Judge
CHIEF DISTRICT COURT JUDGE FOR NEW ZEALAND TE KAIWHAKAWĀ MATUA O TE KŌTI-Ā-ROHE O AOTEAROA Judge Heemi Taumaunu The District Court is taking extra steps in relation to the safety of court participants and observance of COVID-19 Alert ... More >>
District Court Judge Rob Ronayne
Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 8:06 pm | Chief District Court Judge
The District Court is mourning the loss of Judge Rob Ronayne who died suddenly at his Auckland home on Tuesday, 7 January. More >>
Sexual Violence Court reduces lead-up times and trauma
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 1:30 pm | Chief District Court Judge
An evaluation of New Zealand’s first sexual violence court has confirmed that the approach taken in the judge-led pilot considerably reduces the time that cases take to reach trial. More >>
Sexual Violence Court Pilot at 12-month milestone
Friday, 15 December 2017, 12:53 pm | Chief District Court Judge
Sexual Violence Court Pilot at 12-month milestone After its first year, a pilot to test a sexual violence court in the District Court continues to show potential for improved timeliness in the jury trial process. More >>