Below is a list of current ceremonies that require KC attendance. Please click the registration link for those you wish to attend and enter the appropriate details. You do not need to log in to the NZBA system to register.
His Honour David Laurenson KC | 12 May - 3.30pm
Chief District Court Judge, His Honour Judge Taumaunu advise the following Swearing in Ceremony date for the new appointed District Court Judge David Laurenson KC. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 12 May 2025 - 3.30pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.20pm.
WHERE: Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara District Court on Monday 12 May 2025.
Members of the NZBA are invited to attend this swearing in ceremony. If any KC's are attending this ceremony, please RSVP.
His Honour Hermann Retzlaff | 19 May - 3.30pm
Chief District Court Judge, His Honour Judge Taumaunu advise the following Swearing in Ceremony date for the new appointed District Court Judge Hermann Retzlaff. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 19 May 2025 - 3.30pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.20pm.
WHERE: Manukau District Court on Monday 19 May 2025.
Members of the NZBA are invited to attend this swearing in ceremony. If any KC's are attending this ceremony, please RSVP.
Her Honour Sacha Nepe | 23 May - 10.00am
Chief District Court Judge, His Honour Judge Taumaunu advise the following Swearing in Ceremony date for the new appointed District Court Judge Sacha Nepe. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 23 May 2025 - 10.00am. Please arrive to be seated by 9.50am.
WHERE: Whakatō Marae, Gisborne on Friday 23 May 2025.
Members of the NZBA are invited to attend this swearing in ceremony. If any KC's are attending this ceremony, please RSVP.
Final Sitting Judge Nicola Mathers | 28 May - 4pm
Chief District Court Judge, His Honour Judge Taumaunu advise a final sitting will be held to honour Judge Mathers and her service to the District Court Bench. A final sitting will be held:
WHEN: 28 May 2025 - 4pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.50pm.
WHERE: Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau District Court, Courtroom 7 on Wednesday 28 May 2025.
Following the ceremony refreshments will be served in the 4th Floor Cafeteria.
Please enter your details and submit your response below.
Hon Justice Simon Mount | 5 June - 4pm
The Office of the Chief Justice has advised the appointment of Auckland King’s Counsel Simon Mount as a Judge of the High Court. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 5th June 2025 - 4.00pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.50pm.
WHERE: Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau High Court on Thursday 5th June.
VMR is available for this ceremony. Members of the NZBA are invited to attend this swearing in ceremony. If any KC's are attending this ceremony please RSVP.