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Person dies following Whangārei workplace incident

NZ Herald

A person has died following a workplace incident in Whangārei this evening.

Emergency services were advised of the incident at a property in the rural community of Whakapara about 5pm.

A police spokesperson said WorkSafe had been advised.

“Police will be making inquiries on behalf of the Coroner.”

A WorkSafe spokesperson confirmed it had been notified of the incident and was making initial inquiries.

Whakapara is located about 22km north of central Whangārei.