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Decisions by NZ court
The apex Supreme Court (2004→), Court of Appeal, High Court, and the historic Privy Council line that bound NZ until 2003.
NZSC
14 decisions
Supreme Court of New Zealand
NZ's apex court, founded 2004 to replace the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Sits in Wellington.
NZCA
25 decisions
Court of Appeal of New Zealand
Intermediate appellate court — civil, criminal, judicial review. Hears appeals from the High Court.
NZHC
4 decisions
High Court of New Zealand
Trial court for serious civil and criminal matters; judicial review of executive action; appeals from District Court.
PC
4 decisions
Privy Council (NZ appeals, pre-2004)
Final appellate court for NZ until 2003 — Frazer v Walker, Wagon Mound, Invercargill v Hamlin all sit here.