Pursuant to sections 3 and 5 of the Ombudsmen Act 1975, Her Excellency the Governor­-General of New Zealand has been pleased to appoint

John Richard Allen

as an Ombudsman and as Chief Ombudsman for a term of 5 years, with effect from 31 March 2025.

Dated at Wellington this 13th day of February 2025.

Rt Hon CHRISTOPHER LUXON, Prime Minister.