People supporting the coronial process

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

This page profiles key people working on the coronial inquiry.

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) (Hons) 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.

Alysha McClintock

Alysha McClintock is counsel appointed to assist Coroner Windley with the Christchurch masjidain attack coronial inquiry. A lawyer since 1999, Alysha has worked on a wide range of cases throughout her career, in Wellington, Auckland and the United Kingdom.  Her work has included prosecuting high-profile violence and sexual violence cases. She also advises on a wide range of legal issues in her regulatory enforcement practice.

Alysha is assisted by her associate, Danielle Houghton.

Wendy Aldred

Wendy Aldred is a barrister practising in public law, regulatory and civil litigation based in Wellington. She was admitted to the Bar in 1995, and was employed in private law firms in New Zealand and England, and at the Crown Law Office, before joining the independent Bar in 2007.

Ms Aldred appears before the New Zealand courts at all levels as well as in specialist tribunals and disciplinary authorities, and has been engaged as counsel assisting the Court in cases before the High Court and Court of Appeal. She has regularly been involved in Coronial inquiries, including representing families, organisations, and medical practitioners in inquests. She graduated from the University of Canterbury in 1994 with a conjoint Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in French language and Classics, and holds a Masters degree in Law with honours from Victoria University.

Roz Fraser, Senior Advisor –  Family focus

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:

Coronial staff supporting the Coroner

The Coroner also has support from Ministry of Justice Coronial Services staff including Legal and Research Counsel and Case Managers. 

You can contact the Case Managers by 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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