Pursuant to section 45 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

The Honourable Susan Elizabeth Thomas, Chief High Court Judge

to be a Judge of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand to take effect on the date of appointment.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of December 2023.

Hon JUDITH COLLINS kc, Attorney-General.