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flag A 60-year-old diver died at Barrett’s Reef on Waitangi Day 2025 due to health issues, strain, and risky choices, prompting safety warnings for older divers.

flag A 60-year-old diver from Lower Hutt died at Barrett’s Reef on Waitangi Day 2025 due to a combination of physical strain, an existing medical condition, and risky decisions, according to a coroner’s report released November 13, 2025. flag The incident, deemed preventable, highlights the need for regular medical assessments for divers over 45, proper equipment maintenance, and buddy diving. flag Water Safety New Zealand is urging older divers to consult doctors about fitness to dive, especially with health changes or medication, and is expanding community safety programs targeting Māori and Asian male divers, who face higher drowning risks.

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