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Rāhui placed on Te Mata Peak after death at summit

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A rāhui is in place following a sudden death on Saturday.

A rāhui is in place following a sudden death on Saturday. (Source: istock.com)

A rāhui has been placed over Te Mata Peak in Havelock North after a person died at the summit on yesterday afternoon.

Inspector Sally Patrick said police were called to an incident at the peak's summit at around 2.30pm, where one person was found dead at the scene.

"Police are supporting the person’s whānau and the members of the public who were present during the incident," she said.

"Local mana whenua has blessed the area, and the park has been closed with a rāhui in place."

The rāhui will be in place until 6am Tuesday, November 17.

Police have not released any details about the person or how they died.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

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