Pursuant to section 100 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

Christine Mary Grice, cnzm, Barrister and Solicitor of Wellington

a Judge of the High Court commencing on 15 January 2018.

Dated at Wellington this 20th day of December 2017.

Hon DAVID PARKER, Attorney-General.