Additional coroner appointed for Auckland
An additional Auckland coroner has been appointed as the region faces an increasing demand for coronial services.
An additional Auckland coroner has been appointed as the region faces an increasing demand for coronial services.
Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson today announced Sarn Herdson as the fourth coroner for the region.
Ms Herdson was appointed as one of the two full-time coroners for Auckland in 2001, but stood down in 2007 for personal reasons.
She will commence duties as a full-time coroner from February 7.
Auckland coroners currently account for about a quarter of coronial cases in New Zealand, and with the continuing demographic shift north the demand on the Auckland coroners is increasing, Mr Finlayson said.
NZPA
Wed, 26 Jan 2011
Wed, 26 Jan 2011
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Additional coroner appointed for Auckland
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