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Judge Laurence Ryan has been appointed acting Principal Family Court Judge for six months, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson announced today.

Judge Ryan will replace Judge Boshier, who joins the Law Commission.

Judge Ryan has served as a Family Court Judge since his appointment in 1996. He sits in Auckland.

Judge Boshier officially retires as Principal Family Court Judge in December 2012.

- APNZ

By Kate Shuttleworth @K8Shuttleworth Email Kate