You learn about judges being appointed by the Governor-General. The Governor-General appoints a Judge in the name of Her Majesty. The Chief Justice is appointed after the Prime Minister recommends them. You find out who recommends other judges. The Attorney-General recommends other Judges and Associate Judges for appointment. The Governor-General makes these appointments on behalf of Her Majesty. You can look at related laws by following the links to https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM145542 and https://legislation.govt.nz/act/public/1986/0120/latest/link.aspx?id=DLM214079 for more information.
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A Judge is appointed by the Governor-General in the name and on behalf of Her Majesty.
The Chief Justice is appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
Every other Judge, and every Associate Judge, is appointed on the recommendation of the Attorney-General.
