Name release: Workplace incident, Rangitikei

Source: New Zealand Police

Police can now release the name of the person who died following a workplace incident on Taihape-Napier Road, Rangitikei, on Tuesday 13 January.

He was Keith Rupene Douglas Pokiha, 17, from Paeroa.

Our thoughts are with Keith’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre