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 9 April 2024, the New Zealand Lawyers and Conveyancers Disciplinary Tribunal ordered, pursuant to section 242(1)(e) and 244 of the Act, that

James Henry Bruce Hobcraft

be suspended from practice as a barrister or solicitor for six months commencing 18 March 2024.

Dated at Auckland this 4th day of June 2024.

D. F. CLARKSON, Chairperson.