Fatal Water Related Incident, Raumati Beach

Friday, 16 February 2024, 11:04 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

Police can confirm a person has died following a water related incident off Raumati Beach, Kapiti yesterday evening.

Emergency services responded at around 6.10pm.

Our thoughts are with their family.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

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