Waiau Pa, Franklin - Update to Family Tragedy

Monday, 4 February 2008, 9:55 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police Alert 17:50 2-02-2008 Counties Manukau

Location of incident: Waiau Pa, Franklin

Incident Type: Update to Family Tragedy

***Update to Family Tragedy***************

Police have released the names of the people who died while floundering at Waiau Pa last night. They are; Mother - Tangatavai Tania MATAORA, 43 years old Daughter - Maeva Precious MATAORA, 5 years old The father and 9 year old son both survived.

ENDS

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