Helen Winkelmann

Helen Winkelmann

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Helen Winkelmann is the Chief Justice of New Zealand who has addressed the significant delays in the Northland courts, emphasizing the need for improvement in judicial resources and trial scheduling.

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Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann was discussed by Judge Taumaunu in relation to Judge Aitken's conduct.

Judicial conduct hearing: Judge Ema Aitken denies lying, felt pressured to write apology letters after NZ First incident
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-12
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Judge Helen Winkelmann was present at the service to honor Jack Oliver-Hood's memory.

Hāhei Beach tragedy: Auckland lawyer Jack Oliver-Hood farewelled in moving funeral
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-01-28
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Justice Helen Winkelmann agreed with the lower courts that Uber exercised very close control over the way drivers operated.

Uber drivers win battle for employee status in landmark Supreme Court case
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
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Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann reports that 41% of all prisoners are on remand.

Prison as default housing and healthcare is justice denied – Richard Prebble
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-09-10
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Chief Justice Helen Winkelmann has raised the delays in Whangārei with the Minister of Justice on previous occasions.

Northland faces unsustainable court delays as homicide cases surge
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
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