Andrew Tipping
Sir Andrew Tipping | |
|---|---|
| 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. Tipping was also a member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom. 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.