The Nelson courthouse building remains vacated for seismic strengthening and remediation work. Public counter services are restricted, but assistance is also accessible via phone or email.
If dates for any court events have changed, we will contact to let you know. Call 0800 COURTS (0800 268 787) if you wish to check where to go or whether your court dates have changed.
High Court: cases are being heard remotely from Wellington or Blenheim.
For more information on temporary arrangements for Nelson courts and Tribunals go to Find us | New Zealand Ministry of Justice
Phone: 0800 268 787
From overseas: +64 9 583 1900
Fax: 03 989 2501
Nelson High 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
A ramp is located at the main entrance
District Court
Youth Court - Wednesdays, fortnightly
Family Court
Disputes Tribunal
Tenancy Tribunal
Land Valuation Tribunal
Jury service
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