Emergency services were called to Waltham Swimming Pool at 2.45pm yesterday, but despite CPR the child died at the scene.

WorkSafe says it's making initial inquiries.

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27 Feb: A mere 48 hours after Wellington's Mayor went for a swim prove the sea was safe, the southern coast has again been declared unsuitable for swimming

25 Feb: Cull and swimming ban resume after fatal shark attack in New Caledonia

24 Feb: Wellington's mayor says he'd be comfortable swimming on Wellington's southern coast - on current information available

15 Feb: Easy ways to help protect your hair from chlorine and saltwater damage

04 Feb: It could be months before Wellingtonians are given the all-clear for swimming at southern coastal areas - where sewage is leaking

17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system

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