Police can now name the man who died following a digger crash on Te Puna Quarry Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Rex McIntyre, aged 69, was injured and transported to hospital, but sadly died a short time later.
Police's thoughts are with his family.
Enquiries into what happened are ongoing, and WorkSafe has been notified.
ENDS
Note for media: The initial information released yesterday regarding Mr McIntyre's age was incorrect.
Issued by Police Media Centre.