Pursuant to sections 3 and 5 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975, His Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand has been pleased to appoint

Peter Francis Boshier

as Ombudsman and Chief Ombudsman for a term of five years commencing on 10 December 2015.

Dated at Wellington this 3rd day of December 2015.

Hon BILL ENGLISH, Deputy Prime Minister.