A person has died after falling several metres at a workplace in Ward.
Police received a report at 10.10am on 10 November and are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The death has been referred to both the Coroner and WorkSafe.
A Hato Hone St John spokesperson says the ambulance service was notified of the fall on State Highway 1 in Ward at 9.29am.
"Two ambulances responded to the scene. Our ambulance staff treated one patient and transported them to Wairau Hospital in a moderate condition."
St John said further enquiries should be referred to police.
