Parents and caregivers are being reminded to keep close to their kids around water - even near water features that seem lower risk
	Parents and caregivers are being reminded to keep close to their kids around water - even near water features that seem lower risk
    
	
    
	
	21 October 2025 
		
		
        
	
A coroner's report's calling for vigilance, after four-year-old Nia Lohchab  drowned in Tauranga's Memorial Park Fountain in May 2023.
Water Safety NZ Acting Chief Executive Gavin Walker says such a tragedy is fortunately rare, but it is a risk.
He says people must always stay within arms length of their children near any water.
	
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