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WorkSafe orders Ferris wheel safety upgrades after Christchurch festival fall

The PressNZ HeraldWednesday 2 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand, Event Hire

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WorkSafe has ordered Event Hire to install self-adjusting seatbelts on all Ferris wheel cars. This follows an investigation into an incident at the Rolling Meadows festival where two men fell 15 metres and sustained serious injuries. No criminal charges were laid following the investigation.

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First reported by The Press, Wed 2 Sep, 4:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 8 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Christchurch Ferris wheel operator ordered to fit seatbelts after 15m festival fall (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Christchurch Ferris wheel fall: WorkSafe orders safety upgrades after two men injured (opens in new tab)