Chief Coroner of New Zealand

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The Chief Coroner of New Zealand is the senior judicial officer responsible for overseeing the country’s coronial system, providing leadership and guidance to coroners in the investigation of sudden, unexplained, or suspicious deaths.

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Chief Coroner of New Zealand canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf judicial office
public office
aimsTo ensure independent investigation of deaths of public concern
help prevent similar deaths in the future
appliesToJurisdiction New Zealand NERFINISHED
appointedBy Governor-General of New Zealand NERFINISHED
appointedOnAdviceOf New Zealand Attorney-General NERFINISHED
country New Zealand
createdBy Coroners Act 2006 NERFINISHED
dateOfEstablishment 2007
firstHolder Neil MacLean NERFINISHED
hasDuty allocate work among coroners
approve or oversee national coronial protocols
coordinate coronial response to mass fatality events
ensure consistent coronial practice
ensure coronial recommendations are communicated to relevant agencies
ensure timely completion of coronial inquiries
issue practice notes to coroners
liaise with government agencies on coronial matters
manage performance of coroners
monitor implementation of coronial recommendations where possible
oversee coronial system
promote high standards in coronial investigations
promote public understanding of the coronial system
provide guidance to coroners
provide leadership to coroners
report on systemic issues identified through coronial inquiries
represent coronial jurisdiction in public and official forums
support training and professional development of coroners
hasHolder Anna Tutton NERFINISHED
Deborah Marshall NERFINISHED
Neil MacLean NERFINISHED
hasRole head of coronial jurisdiction in New Zealand
senior judicial officer for coronial matters
legalBasis Coroners Act 2006 NERFINISHED
New Zealand legislation relating to coroners
officeLocation Auckland NERFINISHED
Wellington NERFINISHED
overseesBody coroners of New Zealand NERFINISHED
overseesProcess investigation of deaths in medical care where required by law
investigation of deaths in official custody
investigation of sudden deaths
investigation of suspicious deaths
investigation of unexplained deaths
partOf New Zealand coronial system
New Zealand judiciary NERFINISHED
requiresQualification experience as a coroner or judge desirable
legally qualified person

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Coroners Court of New Zealand headedBy Chief Coroner of New Zealand
Coroners Court of New Zealand supervisedBy Chief Coroner of New Zealand