Pursuant to section 113 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 David Ian Gendall

Retired Judge of the High Court of New Zealand

an Acting Judge of the High Court of New Zealand for a period commencing on 14 July 2025 and ending on 31 December 2025, a certificate having been signed by the Chief Justice that in her opinion it is necessary for the due conduct of the business of the Court that an Acting Judge be appointed.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of August 2025.

Hon JUDITH COLLINS kc, Attorney-General.