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
Additional coroner appointed for Auckland
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