Chris Macklin
Chris Macklin is a seasoned legal professional and ex-senior Crown prosecutor in New Zealand, currently serving as the convener of the Law Society’s criminal law committee. He has extensive experience working with survivors of sexual assault and is known for his advocacy on issues relating to the integrity of the justice system. Macklin has expressed concerns regarding proposed law changes that could disproportionately empower victims at the expense of judicial impartiality.
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Recent news mentions
Judge Chris Macklin presided over Taulafo's case and noted the gravity of the offending.
Drink-drive conviction stands as ex-international rugby player Sakaria Taulafo fights to stay in NZ
New Zealand· 2026-07-10
Judge Chris Macklin said the offending appeared to have arisen from a 'perceived wrong' by the victim against Pike.
Mother Dana Pike sentenced after violent assault on Nelson daycare staffNew Zealand· 2026-06-29
Judge Chris Macklin said premeditation was an aggravating feature and so was the extent of the damage.
Nelson mechanic Marie Hearn sentenced to home detention for shooting colleague’s carsNew Zealand· 2026-06-26
Paul Smith Earthmoving's lawyer Chris Macklin said the incident had left the company in a state of 'shock and dismay'.
Greymouth companies ordered to pay $685,000 after workers exposed to toxic gasNew Zealand· 2025-07-04
Chris Macklin told NZME that the decision not to retain the court’s discretion in some cases was disappointing.
Name suppression changes: Concern giving sex offence victims ‘veto’ on decisions could be ‘dangerous’New Zealand· 2025-03-03
