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In New Zealand, judges of the High Court and above are referred to as " His / Her Honour Justice Surname " in speech, and " Surname J " in writing.

Judges of the District Court and the other statutory courts are referred to as " His / Her Honour Judge Surname " in speech, and " Surname DCJ " or " Judge Surname " in writing.

The " Mr " of the title " Mr Justice " was dropped on the appointment of Cartwright J to the High Court.

In Court, all judges are addressed as " Your Honour ", or " Sir / Madam ".