Pursuant to section 58(1) of the District Court Act 2016 Her Excellency the Governor-General is pleased to appoint

Dianne Hale, retiring Community Magistrate

to be an acting Community Magistrate for a term of two years commencing on 12 February 2018.

Dated at Wellington this 25th day of January 2018.

Hon AUPITO WILLIAM SIO, for the Minister of Justice.