Person dies on Te Mata Peak summit in Havelock North

A person has died on Te Mata Peak summit in Havelock North.

Inspector Sally Patrick said police were called to an incident at the summit around 2.30pm yesterday.

“Sadly one person was found deceased at the scene,” Patrick said.

“Police are supporting the person’s whanau and the members of the public who were present during the incident.

“Local mana whenua has blessed the area, and the park has been closed with a rāhui in place.”

The rāhui will be in place until 6am Tuesday, November 17.

The death has been referred to the coroner.