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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Auckland Barrister Nischal Hasmukhlal (Nick) Malarao as an Associate Judge of the High Court.
Associate Judge Malarao ...
The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Associate Judge Rachel Sussock as a Judge of the High Court.
Justice Sussock will take up her appointment on 1 June 2026, ...
NEW CRIMINAL APPEAL PATHWAY
PRACTICE NOTE 2026
Section 319A of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 came into force on 1 February 2026. It empowers a judge of this Court to remit to the High Court an appeal or ...
LawFest returned to Auckland this week, bringing together lawyers, technologists and industry leaders to explore how AI and technology is reshaping legal practice and what the next phase of change could mean for ...
The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Manukau Crown Solicitor Natalie Walker as a Judge of the High Court, and Christchurch barrister and solicitor Christopher ...
A forum bringing together members of the junior criminal bar and District Court judges will be held later this month at the Auckland District Court, providing an opportunity for early career practitioners to engage ...
A forum bringing together members of the junior criminal bar and District Court judges will be held later this month at the Auckland District Court.
The session, scheduled for 24 March from 5.00pm to 7.00pm in ...
The Law Association of New Zealand has marked International Women’s Day 2026 with a special breakfast event aligned with this year’s global theme, Give to Gain.
The theme encourages reflection on how the ...
The Chief Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of Associate Judge Clive Taylor as an Acting Associate Judge of the High Court from 10 March 2026 to 31 December 2026.
This appointment is made by the ...
The Chief Justice welcomes the Attorney-General’s announcement today of the appointment of Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Brett Tantrum as a Judge of the High Court.
Justice Tantrum will take up his ...
The Chief Justice, the Rt Hon Dame Helen Winkelmann, today paid tribute on behalf of New Zealand’s judiciary to Master Anne Gertrude Shorland Gambrill CNZM, who passed away on 10 February 2026.
“On behalf of the ...
Concerns about courtroom communication, preparation standards and adjournment practices were raised directly with members of the judiciary this week at a rare in-person forum convened following correspondence from ...
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