In the matter of the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal:

Pursuant to section 256 of the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 (“Act”), notice is hereby given that on 13 December 2017 the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal ordered, pursuant to section 242(1)(e) of the Act, that Kris Anthony Dender be suspended from practice as a barrister or solicitor or as both, for a period of two years from 8 August 2017.

Dated at Auckland this 16th day of February 2018.

Judge D. F. CLARKSON, Chairperson.