71-year-old man dies on Tongariro Alpine Crossing, prompting a rāhui from 9 April to 12 April.
71-year-old man died after a fall on Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand. In response, Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro, Ngati Tūwharetoa, and the Department of Conservation placed a rāhui (temporary ban) on the track from 9 April until sunrise on 12 April, restricting access and suspending shuttles and guiding. The rāhui aims to show respect for the deceased and their family, providing time for healing and recovery.
April 09, 2024
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