Rangatahi Courts, Nga Koti Rangatahi, are a community-based court in New Zealand that deals with young offenders from Maori communities who have admitted guilt.
They are an alternative to the youth court system, but operate in the same way. They are held on marae - communal or sacred places in Polynesian societies - and follow Maori cultural processes.
A similar system operates for young people from the Pacific Islands, Pasifika Courts. These are held in Pasifika churches or community centres and follow Pasifika cultural processes.
These courts are designed to help Maori and Pasifika young people to engage in the youth justice process. They are also designed to better involve Maori and Pasifika communities in the youth justice process.
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