Gordon Kenneth Sale has a property on Waiheke Island and was on his way to go fishing. Photo / iStock
The man who died in a tractor accident on Waiheke Island was a dearly loved partner, brother, godfather, son, and uncle.
Gordon Kenneth Sale, also known as Gudge, died when the tractor he was using to tow a boat tipped over, trapping him underneath.
He has a property on
Waiheke Island and was on his way to go fishing. He died at the scene.
Emergency services were called to Victoria Rd South, Onetangi, at 10.50am on Sunday.
No other vehicles were involved.
Fire brigade chief Ron Leonard said emergency services lifted the tractor with air bags and Mr Sale's body was removed.
