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This is a message from the Jury Officer of the Tauranga Court.
All Jurors summoned to attend on Monday the 17th of August 2026 who are not currently sitting on a trial please note: you are NOT required to attend on Wednesday 19 August.
However, please check the Jury answerphone or website after 6pm on Wednesday 19 August for further updates.
Thank you
Please note:
Food and drinks (not contained in glass or metal bottles) may be brought into the Courthouse but must not be taken into or consumed in the Courtrooms.
The following list includes some common items that are restricted in court:
