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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]
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]
Mafart and Prieur v Television New Zealand Ltd; Eastern Services Ltd v No 68 Ltd; C v Complaints Assessment Committee; Condon v R; Shirley v Wairarapa District Health Board; Steele and Roberts v Serepisos; Chirnside v Fay; Chamberlains v Lai; Secretary for Justice (as the New Zealand Central Authority on behalf of T J) v H; Henkel KgaA v ...
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 ]
NZI Insurance New Zealand Ltd v Auckland District Court; Court: High Court of New Zealand: Full case name: NZI Insurance New Zealand Limited v Auckland District Court : Decided: 1993: Citation [1993] 3 NZLR 453: Court membership; Judge sitting: Thorp J: Keywords; Disputes Tribunal
Rolls-Royce New Zealand Ltd v Carter Holt Harvey Ltd [27] Pratt Contractors Ltd v Transit New Zealand [ 2 ] Ballance Agri-Nutrients (Kapuni) Ltd v The Gama Foundation [ 34 ]
The Immigration and Protection Tribunal is a specialist, independent tribunal established in New Zealand under the Immigration Act 2009 with jurisdiction to hear appeals and applications regarding residence class visas, deportation, and claims to be recognised as a refugee or as a protected person.
The Court of Appeal of New Zealand (Māori: Te Kōti Pīra o Aotearoa) is the principal intermediate appellate court of New Zealand. 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.