Operation of the Wellington High Court in 2017

The Wellington High Court building at 2 Molesworth St, Wellington will reopen on 1 February 2017.

The High Court building experienced water damage in the November 2016 earthquakes. Remedial work is close to completion and building will re-open on 1 February 2017.

The Law Society library will remain closed as further work is required.

The following arrangements will apply:

Until 5pm Tuesday 31 January 2017, the High Court Registry will continue to operate from the 6th floor of the Wellington District Court (43-49 Ballance St). Lawyers or members of the public wanting to file documents can do so there. All other contact details for the High Court, telephone and email remain the same.
From 1 February 2017, Judges of the Wellington High Court, their associates and clerks will recommence work at 2 Molesworth St.
At 9am Wednesday 1 February 2017, the High Court Registry (and probate unit) will reopen at 2 Molesworth St.

Daily lists of fixtures and their locations continue to be published on the Courts of New Zealand website - click here

Further information about the High Court building, opening hours and other details can be found by clicking here

Hon Justice G J Venning
Chief High Court Judge – Te Kaiwhakawā Matua
27 January 2017