Nelson | Whakatū District Court

Nelson courthouse was vacated on 23 February 2025, while the Ministry undertakes seismic strengthening and remediation work.
If you are expecting to come to court and have not heard from us, please call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) between 8:30am and 5:00pm Monday to Friday. Documents can still be filed in the dropbox at the building's side entrance, and nelson.dc@justice.govt.nz will continue to be monitored.
The Ministry has a number of arrangements in place to ensure continuity of our services. We will update the public on when the courthouse will reopen in due course.

Phone numbers

Phone: 0800 268 787
From overseas: +64 9 583 1900
Fax: 03 989 2501

Send us mail

Nelson District Court
WX10725
Nelson

Write the address as written above and send it the same way as any other mail. You can use an NZ Post mail box. If you use a DX mail box your mail will get to us faster

Wheelchair access

A ramp is located at the main entrance

Other services here

High Court
Youth Court - Wednesdays, fortnightly
Family Court
Disputes Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal
Land Valuation Tribunal
Pay a fine
Jury service

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