Opened in 1867, the then Supreme Court is now known as the Auckland High Court. It is a nationally significant heritage Courthouse and remains a cornerstone of early Auckland's civic history. Over its nearly 150 year history it has been modernised and expanded numerous times, evolving to meet the growing demands of the justice system.

Following our successful 2014 refurbishment of Auckland’s Specialist Courts along with the District Court, the Ministry of Justice re-engaged Stephenson & Turner to deliver a modern, high-functioning design for both the High Court and the Court of Appeal.