Bill Hastings (judge)
William Kenneth Hastings (born 1957) was New Zealand's tenth Chief Censor. He held the position from October 1999 to July 2010. He was Chairperson of the Immigration and Protection Tribunal from July 2010 until February 2013, and is currently a District Court Judge. He was the chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority from October 2018 until August 2021. He was sworn in as the tenth Judge of the Court Martial of New Zealand on 20 July 2021. On 9 August 2021, Hastings was sworn in as Chief Justice of the Republic of Kiribati.
Bill Hastings | |
|---|---|
| 10th Chief Censor of New Zealand | |
| In office October 1999 – July 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Kathryn Paterson |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Jack |
| 8th Chief Justice of Kiribati | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Muria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Kenneth Hastings 1957 (age 66–67) Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Education | Lord Roberts Public School |
| Alma mater | Midland Avenue Collegiate Institute |
| Signature | |
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