WorkSafe investigates part falling from Christchurch ferris wheel

Monday 25 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 7:33pm

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WorkSafe is investigating after a part fell off an operating ferris wheel at the Illuminate light show in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens on Sunday. The agency was contacted by a member of the public on Monday morning regarding the incident.

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1. The Press via RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:19pm

   'Cosmetic' part falls of ferris wheel at Christchurch's Illuminate light show (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:20pm

   Investigation after part falls from moving Ferris wheel (opens in new tab)

3. RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 6:52pm

   'Cosmetic' part falls off ferris wheel at Christchurch's Illuminate light show (opens in new tab)

4. Stuff via RNZMon 25 Aug 2025, 7:33pm

   Investigation launched after parts fall from operating ferris wheel at Christchurch show (opens in new tab)