This letter provides an overview of upcoming changes to the Family Court Rules under the Family Court Rules (E-Solution) Amendment Rules 2026, with a small number of changes coming into force on 3 August 2026. The changes of relevance are outlined below. Address for...

The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Edward (Ed) Crook as a Judge of the High Court. Justice Crook will take up his appointment on 24 August 2026, and will sit in Auckland. He will...

04 July 2026 Media release Important amendments to Real Estate Agents Act will strengthen regulatory regime The Real Estate Authority (REA) welcomes the passage of the the Regulatory Systems (Occupational Regulation) Amendment Bill, which brings amendments to the Real...

The Chief Justice, the Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, today paid tribute to the Rt Hon Sir Kenneth (Ken) James Keith ONZ KBE PC KC, who passed away on 13 May 2026. “On behalf of the New Zealand judiciary, I acknowledge Sir Ken’s exceptional contribution to New Zealand...