Tim Brewer

Tim Brewer

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Justice Tim Brewer is a High Court judge in New Zealand who upheld a ruling allowing the New Zealand Defence Force to be exempt from prosecution following the death of Lance Corporal Nik Kahotea. His legal interpretations have influenced the accountability landscape for military training accidents in the country.

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Inspector-General of Defence Tim Brewer said he was aware of the matter and was monitoring the NZDF’s response.

NZDF email blunder in $173m IT upgrade sparks inquiry as new minister Paul Goldsmith seeks answers from officials
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-09-17
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Tim Brewer is a High Court Justice who upheld the Chief of Defence Force's declaration exempting training from prosecution.

Investigation: Army training ‘unfit for purpose’ as report links soldiers’ death, injuries to system-wide flaws
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-02-08
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