Wilson, David Bracken, 1931-2015, (Person)

SummaryBorn in Hastings, David was appointed a Tauranga District Court Judge after practising law in Hawera for 12 years, and some time as a Judge in Wellington.

He served on the bench in Tauranga for 17 years. He retired the role in 1988, but served as an acting District Court Judge for a further 10 years.
He was known for innovative approaches in his work, such as organising Marae-based hearings and counselling for offenders.

He established a Children and Young Person's court at a Marae in Kawerau.

He was on the Ōtūmoetai College board, and a member of the Hamilton Teachers' College and the Univerity of Waikato councils.

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Wilson, David Bracken, 1931-2015, (Person)