Kathryn Beck Law Society President Last Year – No. 8 It’s been a tough final year for outgoing Law Society President Kathryn Beck. First the Russell McVeagh harassment scandal and then the rather messy clean-up. She retires in the first quarter of 2019. Despite her benign appearance and PR skills, Kathryn Beck’s reign will be […]
7. Brendan Horsley 7. Brendan Horsley Deputy Solicitor General Holding a powerful role as the decider upon major criminal appeals, including manifestly inadequate sentencing issues, Brendan Horsley holds a major role where even his boss, Solicitor General Una Jagose will not tread. As the man also responsible for the Crown prosecution network he is also
8. Mark Berry Chairman, Commerce Commission Mark Berry’ role as chairman of the Commerce Commission has continued his position of power with a number of issues touching the headlines, consumers and commerce during the year – the key issue being the Fairfax/NZME merger decision and consequent litigation. The former partner at Bell Gully and consultant
5. Matt Whineray There are few power assets more powerful than controlling money – and when the money is close to $30 billion you have a great deal of power. Matt Whineray, as chief investment officer at the New Zealand Super Fund has more say than just about anyone in the country on major investments
New Entrant The new Justice Secretary and Justice Chief Executive from February 2019, Andrew Kibblewhite has benefited from the sweeping changes undertaken at the top echelons of the Civili Service. Formerly head of the powerful Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), Kibblewhite replaces Andrew Bridgman, a List departure, who heads to Defence, and will
3. Una Jagose Solicitor General A rapid rise up the rankings for Una Jagose, who was appointed to replace retired Solicitor General Michael Heron QC in November 2015. Una Jagose had already held a position of considerable power as acting head of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB). She had previously been Deputy Solicitor, Crown
2. Rob Everett CEO, Financial Markets Authority Executive of the Financial Markets Authority, has overseen the strengthening of FMA’s powers since joining the agency in 2014. Exercising wide powers that are getting wider under the current government, the FMA has also undertaken a review with the Reserve Bank on the NZ banking sector in the
A powerful constitutional role, a sharp brain and a successful legal and commercial career place Dame Patsy Reddy as one of the more formidable occupants of Government House. Although there are few instances when the Governor-General may exercise discretion under her reserve powers (which includes appointing a Prime Minster and forcing a dissolution of Parliament and refusing
Tom Birkett* – The late Justice Chambers has created more controversy since his untimely death than he did during his celebrated legal career. The current Chambers debate de jour involves the High Court garden funded by the Ministry of Justice to the tune of over $340,000 and which has resulted in criticism over its funding.
