Our Contact Centre will be closed from 5pm on 24 December 2024, reopening at 8am on 3 January 2025. National Office (Aitken Street, Wellington) reception will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December, reopening at 8am on Monday 6 January 2025. For more information, see Court and Tribunal hours
Open justice is a key principle of New Zealand’s legal system. As a result of this importance, the hearing of all criminal proceedings in all courts is generally open to the public. This means that members of the public, including media, may attend a hearing.