Attorney-General David Parker has announced the appointment of Wellington Queen’s Counsel Francis Cooke as a Judge of the High Court. 

Attorney-General David Parker has today announced a Government Inquiry will be held into Operation Burnham and related events.

Auckland Barrister Peter Andrew has been appointed an Associate Judge of the High Court, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.

Cabinet has approved, in principle, a move to amend the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 to provide a statutory power for the senior courts to make declarations of inconsistency under the Bill of Rights Act, and to require Parliament to respond.

Appointment of Associate Judge of the High Court 

Wellington barrister and solicitor Christine Grice has been appointed a Judge of the High Court, Attorney‑General David Parker announced today.

The Honourable Justice Joseph Victor Williams has been appointed a Judge of the Court of Appeal, Attorney-General David Parker announced today.

Attorney-General David Parker has released the second stage of the Inquiry into Havelock North’s drinking water contamination. 

Attorney General David Parker has today welcomed the appointment of Deidre Orchard to the District Court in Whangarei.