Patuharakeke Kaumātua have placed a rāhui at Waipu after the death of a woman at the Waipu River mouth yesterday.
The rāhui extends from the Waipu Boat Club out to the Waipu River mouth, and from Uretiti - Tip Rd to Waipu Cove extending out 5km seaward.
As a sign of respect the community is asked to refrain from ocean-based activities in this area at this time.
This rāhui is in place until 12pm, Wednesday 4 December.
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Issued by Police Media Centre