Swearing in – Judge Merepaia King to Employment Court

Her Honour Judge Merepaia King was sworn in as a judge of the Employment Court on 9 September 2023 at the Te Papa o Rotu Marae, Whatawhata. Maria Dew KC spoke on behalf of the profession. 

Click here for her speech.


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