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There are 18 High Court locations throughout New Zealand, and one stand-alone registry. The High Court was established in 1841. [ 1 ] It was originally called the "Supreme Court of New Zealand", but the name was changed in 1980 [ 2 ] to make way for the naming of an eventual new Supreme Court of New Zealand .
In 1980, the Supreme Court was renamed the High Court (as it called today), reflecting its intermediate role. [31] In October 2003, Parliament passed the Supreme Court Act 2003, establishing a new Supreme Court of New Zealand in Wellington in July 2004, [8] and simultaneously ending the right of appeal to the Privy Council. [32]
Pages in category "High Court of New Zealand cases" The following 101 pages are in this category, out of 101 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
From 1841 to 1957, the chief justice was the indisputable senior member of the New Zealand judiciary, and served on the old Supreme Court (now called the High Court of New Zealand). Prior to 1957, all judges of the Supreme Court sat as members of the Court of Appeal.
The Senior Courts Act 2016 (Public Act 2016 No 48) is an Act of the Parliament of New Zealand which governs the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of New Zealand. It was passed by the New Zealand House of Representatives on 11 October 2016 [ 1 ] as part of a judiciary modernisation package [ 2 ] and received royal assent on ...
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 ...
Two pÅhutukawa 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]
Michele Marina Wilkinson-Smith is a High Court Judge in New Zealand. She was appointed to this position by Attorney-General Judith Collins. Her appointment took effect on 1 February 2024. [1] Wilkinson-Smith graduated with an LLB (Hons) from Auckland University School of Law in 1993. She began her legal career as a staff solicitor with Brewer ...