Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will make the recommendation of the next Chief Justice. The Government has opened up applications to head New Zealand's judicial system, with the Prime Minister looking to recommend the next Chief Justice by the year's end. Robert Kitchin Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias at the ceremonial first sitting of the Supreme Court of NZ in their new building. Ardern said she would then consult the outgoing chief justice before making her recommendation to Governor General Dame Patsy Reddy. Dame Patsy takes the Affirmation of Allegiance under the guidance of Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias.

Source: Stuff November 06, 2018 04:24 UTC