Name Release: Otara Bay Fatality
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 7:04 pm
Press Release: New Zealand Police
Police can now confirm the name of the man who died
following a water-related incident at Otara Bay on 22
January.
He was Rewiti Hokianga, 32, of
Hamilton.
Police would like to extend their
condolences to his whānau and friends at this difficult
time.
Police enquiries in relation to his death
continue on behalf of the Coroner.
The Coroner will
release their findings in due
course.
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