Police and WorkSafe are investigating after a child died on a farm at Kairanga in Manawat\u016b on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The child is understood to be a toddler.<\/p>\n
Police said the death was reported to them on Saturday about 11:50am.<\/p>\n
A spokesperson said police were investigating the circumstances of the child’s death.<\/p>\n
“Our thoughts are with the child’s wh\u0101nau during this difficult time,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
WorkSafe has also opened an investigation into the death of a child.<\/p>\n
“Our sincere sympathy is with the family, and our inquiries are in their early stages,” a WorkSafe spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
The spokesperson said agriculture was New Zealand’s deadliest industry in 2024.<\/p>\n
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