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Judicial appointments

The Chief Justice welcomed the Attorney-General’s announcement of the appointments of Associate Judge Owen Paulsen as a Judge of the High Court, and Auckland barrister and solicitor Helen Wild as an Associate Judge of the High Court.

Chief Justice releases 2024 Annual Report

The report provides information about judges, about the role and responsibilities of the judicial branch of government, and about the work of the courts in 2024.

Chief Justice delivers Lucinda Lecture

The Chief Justice delivered Monash University's Lucinda lecture on the topic "Continental Drift: Constitutional Development and Divergence in New Zealand and Australia" on 21 August

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