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This topic covers the work of the High courtand also gives you direct links to the relevant Act and the Rules of the Court.

For an overview of all our Courts in New Zealand, including the High Court, you can visit  :

Courts - Structure And Set Up

The High Court, which was established in 1841 and known as the Supreme Court until 1980, is of pivotal importance in New Zealand’s justice system. It has general jurisdiction and responsibility, under the Judicature Act 1908, for the administration of justice throughout New Zealand. This includes maintaining the consistent application of the rule of law, supervision of other courts and tribunals, and the judicial review of administrative power.

It has jurisdiction over both criminal and civil matters, and deals with cases at first instance or on appeal from other courts and certain tribunals.

It comprises the head of the New Zealand Judiciary, the Chief Justice and up to 55 other Judges (which includes the Judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal).

In addition, Associate Judges of the High Court (formerly known as Masters of the High Court) supervise the Court's preliminary processes in most civil proceedings, and have jurisdiction to deal with summary judgment applications, company liquidations, bankruptcy proceedings, and some other types of civil proceedings.

The High Court Judges and Masters are based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, but also travel on circuit to Whangarei, Hamilton, Rotorua, .....The first part of this topic has been displayed free of charge. Join up for $45 to have access to this and all other topics!


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