Te Mata Peak closed after person found dead
A person was found dead at Te Mata Peak in Havelock North, leading to the closure of the park under a traditional rāhui. Police are currently investigating the incident and supporting the family involved.
Why it matters
Informs the local community of a public safety incident and the cultural protocols being observed in response to a death.
A person died at Te Mata Peak in Havelock North on Saturday afternoon, with the park now closed under a rāhui.
Police were called to the summit about 2.30pm, where one person was found dead.
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