Direct answer: As of May 2026, Anna Adams was announced as the new Solicitor-General of New Zealand, taking office in May 2026 for a five-year term, succeeding Una Jagose KC. This follows Una Jagose KC’s completion of ten years in the role in February 2026. [citation: Inside Government article announcing the appointment, 2026-03-11; NZ news coverage noting Jagose’s tenure ending in Feb 2026]
A law firm is delighted by the Solicitor-General’s decision to appoint its director of litigation as acting Crown Solicitor for the Auckland region. His predecessor says the prosecutor has a “rare brilliance”
www.thelawyermag.comThe 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...
www.wikiwand.comAuckland barrister, Anna Adams, has been appointed Solicitor-General and Chief Executive of the Crown Law Office. Announcing the appointment, Attorney-General, Judith Collins, described Ms Adams is an outstanding lawyer and leader. “She has extensive experience in public law and has worked for many years at the highest levels of our legal system,” Ms Collins says. […]
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www.nzherald.co.nzNeil Sands Solicitor-General Una Jagose KC withdrew revised prosecution guidelines on Friday after a political storm erupted over her advice on the treatment of Māori. The guidelines, released earlier this month, suggested prosecutors “think carefully” when making decisions in cases involving Māori, saying feedback from criminal justice experts supported alternatives to prosecution in less serious cases. Attorney-General Judith Collins KC revealed on Friday that she had declined to write a...
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