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After six years, and $80.7 million, New Zealand’s new Supreme Court has been opened by Prince William. The building was a milestone for New Zealand, the prince said in a speech yesterday.
“For six years now, you have had your own Supreme Court Bench and a Supreme Court appeal system. What has been lacking is a building.”
Construction of the building, and renovation of the adjoining old High Court building, began in 2008.
The inside of the new courtroom is designed to look like a kauri cone, with more than 2000 panels of silver beech wood curving around the walls. The screens housing televisions are also strategically placed for sound, while the skylight abides by the judges’ request for natural light.
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