30 Jun 2026
3 months ago
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Associate Transport Minister James Meager announced Aeeden Boadita-Cormican as the new Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC), serving until May 2031. With over 35 years of legal experience and prior involvement in the transport sector, she has held significant roles including General Counsel at the Accident Compensation Corporation and governance positions in various organizations. Ms Boadita-Cormican replaces Bernadette Arapere and will work alongside the existing TAIC Commissioners to contribute her expertise and collaborative approach.
21 Nov 2025
11 months ago
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Five members have been appointed to the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) for a three-year term, with three current members reappointed and two new members joining. NACEW advises the Minister for Women on employment issues, economic empowerment, and initiatives like the Gender Pay Gap Toolkit. Minister Nicola Grigg expressed gratitude to outgoing members for their service and emphasized the council’s role in enhancing employment opportunities for women in New Zealand.
28 Oct 2025
12 months ago
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Attorney-General Judith Collins appointed Bernadette Arapere, a barrister from Whanganui, as a District Court Judge. Judge Arapere, admitted to the bar in 2005, previously worked as a Crown Counsel and has a diverse legal background in public law and litigation. She will be based at the Hastings District Court, with a swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 29 November.
23 Oct 2025
1 year ago
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Jim Bolger's life and political career are honored, with gratitude expressed for his service and achievements. His leadership as New Zealand's Prime Minister is highlighted, with a focus on his role in important reforms and Treaty settlements. Bolger's enduring legacy includes economic reforms, foreign relations initiatives, and his dedication to public service.