Pursuant to section 4 of the Judicature Act 1908,
His Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand, in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, has been pleased to appoint
Rebecca Jane Ellis, barrister and solicitor, of Wellington
a Judge of the High Court, the commission to take effect on 1 November 2009.
Dated at Wellington this 15th day of September 2009.
HON CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON, Attorney-General.