Source: New Zealand Police (District News)
Police can now confirm the names of the deceased following the maritime incident in Goose Bay, Kaikōura on Saturday 10 September.
They are:
Catherine Margaret Haddock (65) of Lower Hutt.
Susan Jane Cade (63) of Lower Hutt.
Diana Ruby Stewart (68) of Christchurch.
Peter Charles Hockley (76) of Christchurch.
Maureen Patricia Pierre (75) of Christchurch.
Police wish to extend condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.
ENDS
Issued by Police Media Centre