Pursuant to section 8 of the Human Rights Act 1993 and section 28(1)(b) of the Crown Entities Act 2004, Her Excellency the Governor-General has been pleased to appoint:

Dr Stephen Laurence Rainbow, of Mapua

as the Chief Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission for a term of five years commencing on 11 November 2024, and

Dr Gail Anne Pacheco, of Auckland

as the Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner for a term of five years commencing on 11 November 2024, and

Dr Melissa Jane Derby, of Tauranga

as the Race Relations Commissioner for a term of five years commencing on 4 November 2024.

Dated at Wellington this 13th day of August 2024.

Hon PAUL GOLDSMITH, Minister of Justice.