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This is a message from the Jury Officer of the Tauranga Court.
All Jurors summoned to attend on Monday the 25th of May 2026 please note you are NOT required to attend on Monday the 25th of May.
However please check the Jury answerphone or website after 6pm on Monday 25 May 2026 for further instructions.
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:
Glass, Steel bottles, mugs and containers, umbrellas, steel cutlery, knives, sharp tools, scissors, knitting needles, sports equipment, whistles, loud alarms, speakers, alcohol, offensive clothing, gang regalia, weapons, illegal drugs and paraphernalia.
Possession of Illegal items at court may result in court security/police interventions.
This page was last updated: 22nd May 2026
