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Matamata glider accident, Waikato Hospital patient


Ryan Hodgkinson, 14, a student at Middleton Grange School in
Christchurch.

The picture and a statement from his father Ian Hodgkinson and Waikato Hospital trauma specialist Dr Grant Christey will be on our site
shortly.

Ryan is in a critically ill but stable condition in our intensive care
unit at Waikato Hospital.
www.waikatodhb.govt.nz

Thomas Orr, 77, the instructor from Taupo is recovering in a ward and
does not wish to talk to the media. His wife, former Taupo mayor, Joan
Williamson-Orr thanks everyone for their best wishes and says their
thoughts are with Ryan and his family at this time.

ENDS

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