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

Kenneth Johnston, One of Her Majesty’s Counsel of Wellington

an Associate Judge of the High Court commencing on 1 February 2018.

Dated at Wellington this 30th day of January 2018.

Hon DAVID PARKER, Attorney-General.