Brendan Brown
Brendan Brown is a retired New Zealand Court of Appeal Judge known for his contributions to the judiciary and legal reforms in the country. After a distinguished career on the bench, he has taken on roles in judicial oversight and inquiry panels, including leading the inquiry into the conduct of Judge Aitken. His expertise in legal matters and commitment to upholding judicial integrity make him a respected figure in New Zealand's legal community.
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Retired Court of Appeal Judge Brendan Brown thanked Judge McNaughton for his attendance.
Judicial conduct hearing: Judge David McNaughton refers to possible ‘excessive drinking’ by KC lawyer at Auckland’s Northern Club
New Zealand· 2026-02-13
Lead panel member, retired Court of Appeal Judge Brendan Brown KC, said the three-person panel would visit the Northern Club.
Judge Ema Aitken appears before Judicial Conduct Panel after Northern Club incident involving Winston PetersNew Zealand· 2026-02-09
Retired Court of Appeal Judge Brendan Brown is leading the panel overseeing the inquiry.
Judge accused of verbally abusing NZ First leader Winston Peters to face conduct panelNew Zealand· 2026-01-17
