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Coroner calls for fishing ban at Papanui Point

The PressWaikato TimesThe PostRNZNZ HeraldWednesday 3 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story NZ Police, Waikato District Council, Water Safety New Zealand, Erin Woolley

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Coroner Erin Woolley has recommended a total ban on fishing at Papanui Point following several drownings. The recommendation follows investigations into the deaths of Olson Canatoy and Eric Dabalos, who disappeared while fishing at the Waikato west coast location in October 2021.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 3 Dec 2025, 5:15am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via Waikato Times

    Coroner calls for fishing ban at Papanui Point (opens in new tab)

    Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Coroner wants public banned from Papanui Point after fishermen Olson Canatoy, Eric Dabalos drown (opens in new tab)

    Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab)