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The judiciary, comprising various courts including the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and District Courts, is another significant cost centre. [33] Funding for the judiciary ensures that the courts can operate efficiently, with adequate resources for judges, court staff, and case management systems. [ 34 ]
The judiciary of New Zealand is responsible for the system of courts that interprets and applies the laws of New Zealand.It has four primary functions: to provide a mechanism for dispute resolution; to deliver authoritative rulings on the meaning and application of legislation; to develop case law; and to uphold the rule of law, personal liberty and human rights. [1]
The District Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti ā Rohe) (formerly the district courts before 2016) is the primary court of first instance of New Zealand. There are 59 District Court locations throughout New Zealand (as of 2017). [2] The court hears civil claims of up to $350,000 and most criminal cases. [3]
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It is also the final appellate court for a number of matters. In practice, most appeals are resolved at this intermediate appellate level, rather than in the Supreme Court. The Court of Appeal has existed as a separate court since 1862 but, until 1957, it was composed of judges of the High Court sitting periodically in panels. In 1957 the Court ...
The High Court of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti Matua o Aotearoa) is the superior court of New Zealand. It has general jurisdiction and responsibility, under the Senior Courts Act 2016, as well as the High Court Rules 2016, for the administration of justice throughout New Zealand. There are 18 High Court locations throughout New Zealand, and ...
The first Christchurch Supreme Court building was opened in 1870, but there was a need for a smaller adjoining court for minor local matters to be heard in. The building that had previously been used for such matters was a small wooden construction that was in serious disrepair by the late 1870s. [ 4 ]
Two pōhutukawa trees behind the court mark the location of the General Assembly House, which was used by the New Zealand Parliament when Auckland was the capital of the country. [ 3 ] In the late 20th century, the court was expanded into a new larger complex, in addition to the original courthouse. [ 2 ]