Rāhui in place after death near Teal Bay on Northland’s east coast

The person died at Teal Bay, pictured, on Tuesday. Photo / Susan Botting

A person died in the water near Teal Bay on Northland’s east coast yesterday.

Police were made aware of a deceased person on Owai Ave at Helena Bay around 4.30pm yesterday.

The end of the avenue leads to the estuary at Teal Bay.

A spokesperson said the body was recovered and the death would be referred to the coroner.

“Our thoughts are with their family at this difficult time.”

Police earlier put a post on Facebook notifying of a rāhui that has been placed on the area.

Police have notified the public on social media that a rāhui has been placed from the river outlet of Teal Bay to the point of Mimiwhangata after a death in the water yesterday. Photo / NZ Police

The rāhui extends from the river outlet of Teal Bay to the point of Mimiwhangata and will remain in place until midnight on Friday, October 24.

Police made the notification at the wish of local hapū, Te Uri o Hikihiki.

“Police, local iwi and hapū express their sincere condolences to the family of the deceased at this sad time,” police said.

Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.