National MP Sam Uffindell assists motorcyclist after Tauranga crash

Tuesday 13 October 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 13 Oct, 6:18pm

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National MP Sam Uffindell was one of the first people to assist a woman after she fell from her motorcycle on Te Awanui Drive. The single-vehicle crash occurred near the Tauranga Harbour Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the incident, which caused one lane to be blocked.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 13 Oct, 4:51pm

   National MP Sam Uffindell helps motorcyclist after crash near Tauranga Harbour Bridge (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 13 Oct, 5:57pm

   Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell one of first at scene of motorcycle crash (opens in new tab)

3. StuffTue 13 Oct, 6:18pm

   National MP Sam Uffindell helps motorcyclist following crash (opens in new tab)