u/ChoicePrestigious306

Over a period of nearly three years in New Zealand, I attended court on five separate occasions relating to my case.

On each occasion, I attempted to speak or submit materials relevant to the proceedings.

At one point, I asked:

“May I say something?”

The judge looked at me, said nothing, and the hearing ended.

My written materials were not accepted, and I was not given an opportunity to address the substance of my case.

I have emails and a documented timeline of these events.

I am trying to understand whether this type of procedural outcome is consistent with court practice in New Zealand, and whether there are safeguards or remedies available in such situations.