People involved in the Coronial Inquiry

If the information you're looking for isn't on this page, or if you have any other questions, please contact the Coroners Court by emailing coronial.response@justice.govt.nz or phoning 0800 88 88 20.

Deputy Chief Coroner Brigitte Windley

Deputy Chief Coroner Brigitte Windley was appointed as a coroner in 2015 and spent her first year in Dunedin before returning to Wellington. She was appointed as Deputy Chief Coroner in July 2023. 

Deputy Chief Coroner Windley became a lawyer in 1995 and went on to gain a Master of Laws (International Law and Politics) with honours in 2010.

Deputy Chief Coroner Windley has held a variety of legal and investigative roles in her career in both government and private legal practice sectors, in New Zealand and overseas. She is a highly experienced coroner and has conducted a number of complex inquiries involving recommendations covering a range of issues and Interested Parties.

Roz Fraser, Family Liaison

Roz is available as a first point of contact for the families of the deceased or Interested Parties who need support navigating the coronial process and engaging with Coronial Services. Roz can speak to you on the phone or meet in person.

Contact Roz:

Counsel assisting and Coroners Court staff supporting the coroner

Deputy Chief Coroner Windley is assisted by a team of lawyers known as Counsel Assisting.

The coroner also has support from Coroners Court staff including Legal and Research Counsel and Case Managers. 

You can contact the court staff by emailing coronial.response@justice.govt.nz or phoning 0800 88 88 20.

Victim Support is available to provide support to families of the deceased and victims

Victim Support is available to assist families through the coronial inquiry process. You can find out more about Victim Support at https://victimsupport.org.nz/(external link)

 
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