Name Release, Fatality Following Incident At Ōhope Beach
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 3:40 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Police can now release the name of the man who died after
entering the water near Ōhope Beach on 25
December.
He was 41-year-old Hikato Maaka, of
Whakatane.
Police extends our condolences to his
whānau during this difficult time.
The death has been
referred to the
Coroner.
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