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 Her Majesty The Queen, has been pleased to appoint

Dale Michael Lester, Barrister of Christchurch

an Associate Judge of the High Court commencing on the date of appointment.

Dated at Wellington this 12th day of December 2018.

Hon DAVID PARKER, Attorney-General.