MONDAY 20 JANUARY 2025
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Body recovered on Taupō-nui-ā-tia, rāhui remains in place
On the afternoon of Monday 20 January, the body of a deceased male was found in Taupō-nui-ā-tia (Lake Taupō) near Te Ākau Point.
Police confirm it is the same male who was involved in the tragic jetski accident on Sunday 19 January.
The search party included police, coastguard local whānau, and hapū.
The whānau pani (bereaved family)are being supported by local hapū, police, and the community.
The Tūwharetoa Māori Trust Board sends its sincere condolences to the whānau pani and acknowledges all who have contributed to search and support work.
E te uri o Ngāti Raukawa, kua wheturangitia koe i ngā wai marino o Taupō-nui-ā-tia
E kore te rā raumati e whakamahana anō i a koe
Tēnei te mihi ki te whānau pani e auē ana
Tēnei te mihi ki te taonga o mate
Kua oti te whawhai, kua oti te mamae
Nō reira, haere, haere, haere. Whakangaro atu rā
The rāhui enacted by Ngāti Rauhoto and Ngāti Te Urunga remains in place until further notice.
The hapū respectfully state that no swimming, water activities, fishing, or kai gathering should occur in the affected area during the rāhui.