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 Anne Edwards, barrister and solicitor, of Auckland

a Judge of the High Court, the Commission to take effect from 1 August 2015.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of June 2015.

Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON, Attorney-General.