Attorney-General

Attorney-General David Parker today announced the appointment of three new District Court Judges.   

Attorney-General David Parker announced today that an appointment round for Queen’s Counsel will take place in 2021. 

Seven new District Court judges have been appointed and will take up their roles in March. 

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.

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 Honours list.

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.   

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 Parker announced today.