Articles by Chris Merrick since 2011
Chris is a barrister at Mānuka Chambers. He holds degrees in law and arts (history) from the University of Auckland. He was admitted to the bar in 2008. Chris started his career as a Crown Prosecutor in Auckland. Since 2012 he has specialised in criminal defence and youth advocacy. Chris is of Ngātiwai, Ngāti Manaia (ko Te Whakapiko te hapū), Tongan, and New Zealand European descent. He is also a speaker of Te Reo Māori.
