Heemi Taumaunu
Heemi Taumaunu is the Chief District Court Judge of New Zealand, who expressed sadness at the passing of Sir Peter Trapski, recognizing his long and distinguished career in law and contributions to the establishment of the Family Court.
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Recent news mentions
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu contacted Judge Aitken regarding a press statement.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken questioned about alcohol consumption on night of Northern Club fracas
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu informed Judge Aitken about the concerns regarding her conduct.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken denies lying, felt pressured to write apology letters after NZ First incidentNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu is mentioned as a potential witness in the inquiry.
Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panelNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
Taumaunu issued an apology for Judge Aitken's alleged behaviour.
Judge Ema Aitken: Lawyers write letters of support to Attorney GeneralNew Zealand· 2025-06-05
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu, who launched the programme as a 'transformational change'.
Govt pulls funding for rollout of ‘desperately needed’ justice programme before review finishesNew Zealand· 2025-06-03
Heemi Taumaunu apologized on behalf of the court regarding the incident involving Judge Aitken.
‘Deputy Prime Minister very upset’: Top law officials’ texts revealed after judge, NZ First party ‘fracas’New Zealand· 2025-04-08
Chief District Court Judge Heemi Taumaunu expressed sadness at the news of Sir Peter Trapski's death.
Sir Peter Trapski remembered as a kind, compassionate and remarkable manNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
