People involved in the Coronial Inquiries

Coroner Marcus Elliott

Coroner Marcus Elliott was appointed as a Coroner in 2015. He has conducted coronial inquiries in a range of complex cases. Before being appointed as a coroner, he was a barrister practising in civil and criminal litigation. He was also Counsel Assisting the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission.

Coroner Elliott is assisted by a team of solicitors and barristers known as Counsel Assisting, and a case manager. To contact the case manager please email CSU.Christchurch@justice.govt.nz