Rotorua's courthouse, ranked last in NZ satisfaction surveys, faces delayed rebuild due to lack of 2025 funding, worsening court delays and overcrowding.

Rotorua’s courthouse ranked last in New Zealand’s user satisfaction survey, with persistent issues like leaks, overcrowding, and outdated infrastructure. Despite plans for a $400 million public-private partnership and land acquisition, Budget 2025 provided no funding, leaving the rebuild on hold. Court delays have worsened, with one murder case delayed until mid-2028, leading to more defendants being granted bail. Legal professionals and community leaders continue urging the government to act, but no construction timeline has been set.