A Coroner's advising targeting messaging on the dangers of rock fishing - to the Filipino community
A Coroner's advising targeting messaging on the dangers of rock fishing - to the Filipino community
3 December 2025
Erin Woolley is also recommending banning access to Waikato's Papanui Point.
Two fishers disappeared at the notoriously deadly spot in October 2021.
The body of 52-year-old Olson Canatoy was discovered the next month - but 44-year-old Eric Dabalos was never found.
Woolley is advising a targeted education campaign - and mandating lifejacket legislation.
The District Council says it isn't the only landowner - so closing off the drowning black spot isn't simple.
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