A person
suffered a medical event at Wānaka Recreation Centre this
afternoon. Despite medical attention the person was not able
to be revived and sadly passed away.
Emergency
services were in attendance.
The aquatic facility at
Wānaka Recreation Centre will remain closed until further
notice while Council staff respectfully liaise with local
iwi to perform a blessing of the site.
The indoor
courts and outdoor turf will remain open as
normal.
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