Justice William Young (left), Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull and Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias led yesterday’s procession from the Dunedin Town Hall to the courthouse. Photos: Gerard O'Brien : Official opening crowns campaign to save Dunedin’s historic courthouse

Jacinda Ardern unveils her first plaque since becoming Prime Minister, as part of the Dunedin Law Courts reopening ceremony. : Official opening crowns campaign to save Dunedin’s historic courthouse

Crowds packed the streets to watch the procession yesterday, many filming the event on their phones, and even local barrister David More got in on the act. : Official opening crowns campaign to save Dunedin’s historic courthouse

Dame Sian Elias paid tribute to the local law community, the Dunedin City Council and the ODT for the campaign that saved the courthouse. : Official opening crowns campaign to save Dunedin’s historic courthouse

Colin Withnall QC was joined by a host of other legal luminaries for a ceremonial sitting of the Dunedin High Court. : Official opening crowns campaign to save Dunedin’s historic courthouse