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Court tech project shifts from red to amber alert
Court tech project moves from red to amber alert after strong review.
In brief
Court tech project moves from red to amber alert after strong review. New Zealand's court tech project, part of a $170m digitisation effort, shifted from 'red' to 'amber' alert status after a June review found strong support for its business case. Originally reported by RNZ.
Court tech project status update
A tech project key to speeding up courts shifted from red to amber alert after a June review found strong support for its business case.
“The business case, as provided, presents a compelling case for investment and is strongly supported by all sector agencies and the judiciary, without exception”
Project funding timeline
The project, part of the Justice Ministry's $170 million Te Au Reka digitisation programme, is under phase 0 until mid-2027 with no new funding until three more business cases are submitted.
Tech project challenges
The project faced delays choosing secure digital network and devices across courts but has received approval to begin designs after Cabinet's August decision.
The main idea
New Zealand's court tech project, part of a $170m digitisation effort, shifted from 'red' to 'amber' alert status after a June review found strong support for its business case.
