新西兰于2025年底和2026年初任命3名法官担任主要法院的法官。 New Zealand appoints three judges to key courts in late 2025 and early 2026.

新西兰总检察长Judith Collins宣布司法任命从2025年底至2026年初生效。 New Zealand Attorney-General Judith Collins has announced judicial appointments effective from late 2025 to early 2026. 2025年11月15日,Owen Paulsen将成为克赖斯特彻奇高等法院法官,此前曾担任过汤加私人执业、法庭和首席大法官。 Owen Paulsen will become a High Court Judge in Christchurch on 15 November 2025, following a career in private practice, tribunals, and service as Lord Chief Justice of Tonga. 海伦·维尔德将从2026年2月16日起担任奥克兰高等法院助理法官,具有公私法律作用的经验,包括担任奥克兰理事会首席法律顾问。 Helen Wild will serve as Associate High Court Judge in Auckland starting 16 February 2026, with experience in public and private legal roles, including as principal legal advisor to Auckland Council. David Caldwell将于2025年12月15日加入惠灵顿环境法院,提供诉讼和调解方面的专业知识,特别是就业和资源管理法方面的专业知识。 David Caldwell will join the Environment Court in Wellington on 15 December 2025, bringing expertise in litigation and mediation, particularly in employment and resource management law. 这些任命旨在加强关键区域的司法领导。 The appointments aim to strengthen judicial leadership across key regions.