Solicitor-General (New Zealand) - Wikiwand
The Solicitor-General is the second law officer of state in New Zealand. The Solicitor-General is also the chief executive of the Crown Law Office, that compris...
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Anna Adams appointed as Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office, announced March 11, 2026. She becomes the 18th Solicitor-General, succeeding Una Jagose KC after her 10-year tenure, with a five-year appointment starting May 11, 2026. This reflects leadership continuity within Crown Law and a transition from the prior term.[1]
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Background on the role: The Solicitor-General is the second law officer of state in New Zealand and the chief executive of the Crown Law Office, representing the Attorney-General in court proceedings and guiding public law litigation.[4]
Notes and context:
- Una Jagose KC served as Solicitor-General from February 2016 until the transition in 2026; her leadership included evolving prosecution guidelines that drew public and political discussion in 2024, leading to her later withdrawal of those guidelines after feedback and review.[5]
- Previous notable holders include David Collins, QC (appointed 2020), illustrating the position’s relatively high turnover cadence compared with longer-tenured roles elsewhere.[3]
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Citations:
- Anna Adams appointment and details.[1]
- Role and responsibilities of the Solicitor-General in NZ.[4]
- Previous Solicitor-General succession and context (Una Jagose, 2016–2026).[5]
- Example: 2020 appointment of David Collins, QC.[3]