Nelson High Court & District Court

If you are unable to attend court because of today's storm, call the court on 0800 268 787 and ask for instructions. The following courts have been closed:

Invercargill District Court and High Court
Gore District Court
Ashburton District Court
Wellington Māori Land Court and Waitangi Tribunal reception
Kaikoura District Court on 24 October

Blenheim District Court and High Court, and Greymouth District Court have re-opened.

More updates will follow if there are additional closures or re-openings.

Kia Ora

Jurors summoned for Jury Service for the week commencing Tuesday 28th October 2025, are excused from jury service and do not need to come to the District Court.

We thank you for your service.

The Nelson Jury Team

This page was last updated: 22nd October 2025