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Te Au Reka digital court filing and service rules
The Ministry of Justice seeks feedback on proposed court-rule changes supporting digital filing, service, authentication and document access through Te Au Reka in the District, Youth and High Courts.
- Closing date
- 16 November 2026
- Added to Civics
- 18 October 2026
- Source category
- Public service
- Source body
- Ministry of Justice
- Last checked
- 18 October 2026
Closes in 29 days
Plain-English summary
Unpublished review draft based on the official consultation webpage. Review the consultation paper and draft rules before approving the detailed summary.
Why it matters
The rules would affect how court documents are filed, authenticated, received and accessed online.
Requirements for lawyers and prosecutors could change their day-to-day work and how they communicate with courts and other parties.
Who may care
- Lawyers, prosecutors, litigants, legal assistance organisations and people interested in digital access to justice
How to make a submission
- Read the consultation paper and the eight linked draft rule documents on the official consultation page before responding.
- Email feedback to TeAuRekaPolicy@justice.govt.nz by Monday 16 November 2026. The page gives no closing time; confirm timing with the Ministry if submitting near the deadline.
- The Ministry welcomes comments on the draft amendments, the questions in its consultation paper and other related matters. Use the same email address for queries.
Disclaimer
Civics.nz is an independent plain-English guide and is not an official government website. Always check the official source before making a submission.