Ministry of Justice of New Zealand
Ministry of Justice of New Zealand
01/21/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/20/2026 19:51
Temporary changes at Thames, Whangarei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Wairoa and Waihi courts
Temporary changes at Thames, Whangarei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Wairoa and Waihi courts
If you are unable to attend court because of today's weather, call the court on 0800 268 787 and ask for instructions. You will be contacted if your court event is affected.
The following courts have been impacted:
- Thames District Court, Waihi District Court Hearing Centre and Tokoroa District Court - all closed
- Whangārei, Kaitaia and Kaikohe Court - Counter services are operating as usual however, some events are adjourned.
- Wairoa District Court - Judge Alone Trials have been adjourned for the remainder of the day.
More updates will follow if there are additional impacts.
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