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 application deadline for customary interests under the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 is 3 April 2017.
Applicants can apply through the High Court and through Crown engagement. We’re encouraging applicants to use both pathways.
Further information, including videos on the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 and the application process - NOTE December 2019: see new website Te Arawhiti(external link)
An information booklet is available to download to help you through the process as is an application form for Crown engagement.