Tag: kayaking

Police Issue Kayaking Safety Advice

10 Dec 2025 9:49 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Following a rescue, New Zealand Police urge kayakers to take precautions: wear lifejackets, carry communication devices, inform others of plans, check gear and weather, and know local resources.

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Name Released of Ruakākā Kayaker

14 Aug 2025 2:15 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police have named Matthew George Taylor as the kayaker who died in Ruakākā. The 29-year-old local man leaves behind a partner and three young children. A rāhui had been placed on the Ruakākā River.

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