The man was climbing with a group when the accident happened. Photo / File
Wayne Pooley was the man who died while climbing Mt Ngāuruhoe last Friday, police have confirmed.
The 51-year-old was from Auckland and his death has been referred to the Coroner.
A rāhui was put in place on Saturday following the recovery of the Pooley's body.
On Saturday, police said in
a statement a group had been mountain-climbing on Mt Ngāuruhoe when one of them fell into a gully.
Police were notified shortly after 5pm on Friday by the Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand after a Personal Locator Beacon activation was received.
