Appointment of Judges of the High Court
Environment Court Judge Melanie Harland and Wellington Queen’s Counsel Andru Isac have been appointed Judges of the High Court, sitting in Auckland and Wellington respectively, Attorney‑General David...
View ArticleDistrict Court Judges appointed to ease post lockdown caseload
Five additional District Court Judges have been appointed to help deal with the impact of the COVID 19 lock down period on the Court system.
View ArticleDavid Parker congratulates New Year 2021 Honours recipients
Attorney-General and Minister for the Environment David Parker has congratulated two retired judges who have had their contributions to the country and their communities recognised in the New Year 2021...
View ArticleEnvironment Court Judge appointed
Prudence Steven QC, barrister of Christchurch has been appointed as an Environment Judge and District Court Judge to serve in Christchurch, Attorney-General David Parker announced today.
View ArticleSeven District Court Judges appointed
Seven new District Court judges have been appointed and will take up their roles in March.
View ArticleAppointment round in 2021 for Queen's Counsel
Attorney-General David Parker announced today that an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2021.
View ArticleThree District Court Judges appointed
Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges. Two of the appointees will take up their roles on 1 April, replacing sitting Judges who have reached...
View ArticleAppointment of Chief Parliamentary Counsel
Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of Cassie Nicholson as Chief Parliamentary Counsel for a term of five years.
View ArticleAppointment of Judge of the High Court
Auckland Barrister Michael Robinson has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.
View ArticleAppointment of Queen’s Counsel
Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointments of 10 Queen’s Counsel. The newly appointed Silks are:
View ArticleDistrict Court Judge appointed
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of David Clark of Auckland as a District Court Judge.
View ArticleNew District Court Judge appointed
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of Brett Crowley of Wellington as a District Court Judge.
View ArticleJudge and Associate Judge of High Court appointed
Christchurch Queen’s Counsel Jonathan Eaton has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, and Auckland Barrister and Solicitor Clive Taylor has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court,...
View ArticleJudge of the High Court appointed
Māori Land Court Judge Layne Harvey has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.
View ArticleNine District Court Judges appointed
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of nine District Court Judges.
View ArticleThe legal and constitutional implications of New Zealand’s fight against COVID
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View ArticleNZ chairs meeting of five Attorneys-General
The annual meeting of the five Attorneys-General from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States was held this year by video conference on December 2/3 2021.
View ArticleThree District Court Judges appointed
Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of Janey Louise Forrest of Wellington, Alexander Rangiheua Henry Laurenson of New Plymouth and Sarah Margaret Morrison of Wellington as...
View ArticleHigh Court Judge appointed
Rotorua barrister and solicitor Kiri Tahana, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Makino and Tapuika (Te Arawa), has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.
View ArticleSupreme Court judge among three senior appointments
The Honourable Justice Stephen Kós has been appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court and the Honourable Justice Mark Cooper will replace him as President of the Court of Appeal.
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