Appointments

Māori Land Court judge appointed as new chairperson of Waitangi Tribunal

Māori Land Court judge appointed as new chairperson of Waitangi Tribunal

She will serve as Waitangi Tribunal chairperson for a period of five years.

Taylor Shaw head joins Chapman Tripp as property partner

Taylor Shaw head joins Chapman Tripp as property partner

The addition of Ingrid Taylor bolsters the firm's property practice in Christchurch

Law Squared opens doors in NZ with ex-Wotton + Kearney partner at the helm

Law Squared opens doors in NZ with ex-Wotton + Kearney partner at the helm

The NewLaw firm also debuted a dedicated privacy + cyber practice

First Tongan District Court judge sworn in to family jurisdiction in Auckland

First Tongan District Court judge sworn in to family jurisdiction in Auckland

The ceremony was marked by singing and dancing by the attendees

Luke Cunningham Clere governance board chair appointed as High Court judge

Luke Cunningham Clere governance board chair appointed as High Court judge

Dale La Hood will be sworn in in October

Christchurch King's Counsel to sit as new High Court judge

Christchurch King's Counsel to sit as new High Court judge

Lisa Preston specialises in criminal jury trials and appellate work