Pursuant to section 66 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

The Honourable Joseph Victor Williams, Judge of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand

a Judge of the Supreme Court, to take effect on the date of appointment.

Dated at Wellington this 2nd day of May 2019.

Hon DAVID PARKER, Attorney-General