Judith Collins news

New judges join the High Court, Court of Appeal benches

New judges join the High Court, Court of Appeal benches

David Jonathan Boldt and Matthew Palmer commence their new roles in May and June

First-ever Family Court associates appointed

First-ever Family Court associates appointed

The new positions are expected to lighten the load within the court system

2024 KC appointments round announced

2024 KC appointments round announced

New KCs are expected to be named in July

Wellington barrister appointed High Court judge

Wellington barrister appointed High Court judge

Jason Scott McHerron specialises in public law and civil litigation

Whanganui Crown Solicitor becomes High Court judge

Whanganui Crown Solicitor becomes High Court judge

Michele Wilkinson-Smith takes the bench on 1 February