Who is our new Chief Justice? March 18, 2019

New Zealand has a chief Justice. Dame Sian Elias has retired after 20 years in the job, passing the baton to Helen Winkelmann. Winkelmann is an esteemed judge with a long legal career beginning in 1985. The SUpreme Court is New Zealand’s highest court since its establishment in 2004 and the Chief Justice sits atop it. ALthough their opinion does not count for more than other judges of the supreme court - outside of this the chief justice has a lot to do in the development of New Zealand’s judicial system.  Lachlan spoke with Associate professor Khylee Quince about the role of the chief justice, and what Winkelmann will bring to the role.