Dame Helen Winkelmann

Dame Helen Winkelmann

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Dame Helen Winkelmann is the Chief Justice of New Zealand, having been appointed to the position in 2019. She is the first woman to hold this role and has made significant contributions to the New Zealand legal system, advocating for access to justice and the rule of law. Winkelmann has had a distinguished career in law, having served as a judge on the Court of Appeal and as a High Court judge prior to her appointment as Chief Justice.

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Dame Helen Winkelmann is mentioned as a guest at the philanthropic event.

Inside NZ’s mega-philanthropy: What drives richlisters and millionaires to donate
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
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Chief Justice Dame Helen Winkelmann was in attendance during David Parker's final speech.

‘Robbing Paula to pay Paul’: Pay equity ambush will come back to bite National – Audrey Young
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
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