Sir Andrew Tipping | |
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Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand | |
In office 1 January 2004 – 21 August 2012 | |
Nominated by | Helen Clark |
Appointed by | Silvia Cartwright |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Robert Chambers |
Justice of the Court of Appeal of New Zealand | |
In office 1 June 1997 – 1 January 2004 | |
Nominated by | Jim Bolger |
Appointed by | Michael Hardie Boys |
Justice of the High Court of New Zealand | |
In office October 1986 – 1 June 1997 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 22 August 1942 Oxford, England |
Spouse | Judith Ann Tipping |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Canterbury |
Awards | Canterbury District Law Society’s Gold Medal Sir Timothy Cleary Memorial Prize |
Sir Andrew Patrick Charles Tipping (/ændru tɪpɪŋ/; born 22 August 1942) is a New Zealand jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of New Zealand from 2004 until his retirement in 2012. He is New Zealand's longest-serving judge, serving on the bench for 25 years.[1] Tipping was also a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.[2] His tenure as a jurist has been widely acclaimed and his contributions to the shaping of New Zealand law are considered to be substantial and permanent.[3]