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.
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.
Final Sitting Judge Mary-Beth Sharp | 31 July - 4pm
A Final Sitting will be held to honour Judge Sharp and her service to the District Court Bench. The Final Sitting ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 31 July 2025 - 4.00pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.50pm.
WHERE: Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau District Court in Courtroom 7 on Thursday 31 July.
Following the ceremony refreshments will be served in the 4th Floor Cafeteria.
Members of the NZBA are invited to attend this swearing in ceremony. If any KC's are attending this ceremony, please RSVP
Associate Judge Liz Gellert | 1 August - 4pm
The Office of the Chief Justice has advised the appointment of Auckland lawyer Liz Gellert as an Associate Judge of the High Court. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 1 August 2025 - 4.00pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.50pm.
WHERE: Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau High Court on Friday 1 August.
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.
Hon Justice James MacGillivray | 15 August - 4pm
The Office of the Chief Justice has advised the appointment of Waikato Barrister James MacGillivray as a Judge of the High Court. A swearing-in ceremony will be held:
WHEN: 15 August 2025 - 4.00pm. Please arrive to be seated by 3.50pm.
WHERE: Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau High Court on Friday 15 August.
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.