Sian Elias
New Zealand judge, and 12th Chief Justice of New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dame Sian Seerpoohi Elias GNZM KC PC[1] (born 13 March 1949) was the 12th chief justice of New Zealand,[2] and was therefore the most senior member of the country's judiciary. She was the presiding judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand and on several occasions acted as administrator of the Government.
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Dame Sian Elias | |
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12th Chief Justice of New Zealand | |
In office 17 May 1999 – 13 March 2019 | |
Nominated by | Jenny Shipley |
Appointed by | Sir Michael Hardie Boys |
Preceded by | Thomas Eichelbaum |
Succeeded by | Helen Winkelmann |
Administrator of the Government (Acting Governor-General) | |
In office 31 August 2016 – 28 September 2016 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | John Key |
In office 23 August 2011 – 31 August 2011 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | John Key |
In office 4 August 2006 – 23 August 2006 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
In office 22 March 2001 – 4 April 2001 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Helen Clark |
Personal details | |
Born | Sian Seerpoohi Elias (1949-03-13) 13 March 1949 (age 75) London, England |
Spouse | Hugh Fletcher |
Children | Two |
Alma mater | University of Auckland Stanford Law School |
Profession | Barrister |
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