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.
Attendance - can be in person or remotely. See individual ceremonies for options.
Attire for ceremonies is either:
- full ceremonial attire – which includes a wig, white court shirt, bands, black jacket and gown; or
- a gown over business clothing.
Please note: Wigs should not be worn unless full traditional attire is selected.
Members who are not attired in one of those ways may join the ceremony by sitting behind the bar, in the public gallery.
Swearing in Ceremony | Justice Kawharu | 16 February 2026
Members are invited to attend the swearing in ceremony for Hon Justice Amokura Kawharu as a Judge of the High Court.
This ceremony will be held on Monday 16 February 2026 at Auckland High Court at 4pm.
Valedictory Sitting | Hon Dame Susan Glazebrook | 20 February 2026
Members are invited to attend the Valedictory Sitting for The Hon Dame Susan Glazebrook DMNZ.
The valedictory sitting will be held at the Supreme Court on Friday 20 February 2026 at 4pm.
This sitting will be livestreamed; details of the livestream link will be available on the Courts of NZ website on the day. KCs attending are advised to be seated by 3:50pm.
Swearing in Ceremony | Justice Heine | 26 February 2026
Members are invited to attend the swearing in ceremony for Hon Justice Victoria Heine as a Judge of the High Court.
This ceremony will be held on Thursday 26 February 2026 at Old Wellington High Court at 4pm.
Attendees are asked to be seated by 3.50pm. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.
Swearing in Ceremony | Associate Judge Wild | 27 February 2026
Members are invited to attend the swearing in ceremony for Associate Judge Helen Wild as an Associate Judge of the High Court.
This ceremony will be held on Friday 27 February at the Auckland High Court at 4pm.