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Work on the new Papakura courthouse is set to begin in the next few months.
In December, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the current Papakura courthouse was a leaky building, which has been fully covered in plastic wrap since 2021 to stop moisture getting in.
“Construction will begin mid-2025 at the site of the former RSA, which was purchased by the Ministry of Justice for $11 million.”
The 7925sqm section used to house the Papakura Returned and Services Association (RSA) until the organisation had to close the clubrooms in 2022.
Ministry of Justice corporate services deputy secretary Kelvin Watson said the contract for
design and build of the new Papakura courthouse was awarded to Southbase Construction
Limited on February 20.
“The new courthouse will be built on the site at 40 Elliot Street, Papakura. We aim to complete construction in early 2027.”
The current courthouse at 250-260 Great South Road is covered in scaffolding and plastic building wrap to prevent further water damage until its replacement can be built.
“The Ministry has continued to provide high-quality justice services in Papakura despite the
challenging conditions for the staff working in the courthouse,” Watson said.
In 2024, the Papakura District Court sat on 241 days, averaging 20 sitting days per month. The Registrar’s Court sits once per week.
