These courts are a special type of Youth Court designed to help Māori and Pasifika youth engage in the youth justice process and reconnect with their cultural identities by involving whānau and community in that process.
The Rangatahi Court is held on marae and follows tikanga Māori processes. Kaumātua are heavily involved in supporting and holding young people to account.
The Pasifika Court is held in Pasifika churches and community centres with assistance from Pasifika elders. To access these courts you must take responsibility for the incident. These courts are not open to the general public.