Marcus Elliott
Marcus Elliott is a coroner in New Zealand who is presiding over the inquest into a recent terror attack in New Lynn. His role involves overseeing the hearings where survivors, witnesses, and law enforcement will provide testimony about the events surrounding the attack, addressing critical questions regarding police response and the circumstances leading up to the incident.
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Recent news mentions
Coroner Marcus Elliott said in findings issued in May 2025, but only now able to be reported, the evidence established that Maddie’s death was self-inflicted in circumstances amounting to suicide.
Tauranga teen Maddie Hall death: Parents challenge mental health care
New Zealand· 2026-02-03
Coroner Marcus Elliott thanked witnesses and acknowledged the heroism of those who helped during the disaster.
Steve Braunias at the Whakaari/White Island inquest: The heroism and horror that haunts eruption survivorsNew Zealand· 2025-12-01
Coroner Marcus Elliott warned the hearing would be 'confronting'.
Whakaari-White Island inquest: Heartbreaking moment of volcanic eruption shared in courtNew Zealand· 2025-10-06
Coroner Marcus Elliott stated that Samsudeen's family gave their condolences to the survivors of the attack.
New Lynn terror attack: Graphic footage of attack shown in closed courtNew Zealand· 2025-06-04
Coroner Marcus Elliott will hear from survivors, witnesses, police officers, Corrections staff, doctors and others during the 10-day hearing.
New Lynn terror attack: Graphic CCTV footage to be shown to closed courtNew Zealand· 2025-05-26
