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 His Majesty The King, has been pleased to appoint

Gregory Peter Blanchard, One of His Majesty’s Counsel of Auckland

a Judge of the High Court commencing on 1 July 2024.

Dated at Wellington this 18th day of April 2024.

Hon JUDITH COLLINS kc, Attorney-General.