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 Her Majesty The Queen, has been pleased to appoint

The Honourable John Anthony Faire

to be an Acting Judge of the High Court for a term of three months, the commission to take effect on 24 April 2017 and end on 23 July 2017, 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 3rd day of April 2017.

Hon CHRISTOPHER FINLAYSON, Attorney-General.