Pursuant to section 100 of the Senior Courts Act 2016, Her Excellency the Governor‑General of New Zealand, in the name and on behalf of His Majesty The King, has been pleased to appoint

The Honourable Sally Erin Fitzgerald, Judge of the High Court of New Zealand

to be Chief High Court Judge of New Zealand, commencing on the date of appointment.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of December 2023.

Hon JUDITH COLLINS kc, Attorney-General.