Acting District Court Judge appointed
Auckland barrister Mina Wharepouri has been appointed an Acting District Court Judge with a jury warrant to be based in Manukau, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC has announced.
Mr Wharepouri commenced his career with Kensington Swan in 1995. He moved to Russell McVeagh in 1997 where he was counsel for several Maori claimants in proceedings in the High Court and Court of Appeal. Between 2003 and 2011 Mr Wharepouri worked for Meredith Connell leading District Court and High Court jury trials. He also trained police in matters relating to evidence and prosecution.
In 2012 Mr Wharepouri became a barrister sole appearing regularly in District Court and High Court trials.
A swearing in ceremony for Judge Wharepouri will be held in courtroom 2.01 at the Auckland Environment Court on 1 June 2016 at 5.00pm, commencing with a mihi whakatau at 4.00pm. Please be seated by 3.50pm.
