Pursuant to section 77 of the Commerce Act 1986, Her Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand has been pleased to appoint:

Professor Martin Richardson, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Dr Darryn Abraham, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Dr Richard Meade, Auckland, New Zealand

Philip Barry, Lower Hutt, New Zealand

Edward Willett, Sydney, Australia

Professor Hendrik Berkman, Auckland, New Zealand

lay members of the High Court for a term of five years, to take effect on the date of appointment.

Dated at Wellington this 4th day of December 2024.

Hon JUDITH COLLINS kc, Attorney-General.