Cave Creek disaster 1995

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Title

Cave Creek disaster 1995

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AnyQuestions

Description

Cave Creek is in Paparoa National Park on the West Coast of the South Island. On 28 April 1995, disaster struck when the viewing platform suspended high above Cave Creek collapsed. 13 Tai Poutini Polytechnic students and a Department of Conservation (DOC) worker, who were standing on the platform, were killed. Immediately after the disaster, questions were raised about the safety and construction of the viewing platform.

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Date created

03-12-2024

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https://anyquestions.govt.nz/many-answers/cave-creek-disaster-1995

Related subjects

Cave Creek / New Zealand disasters / Tai Poutini Polytechnic / Department of Conservation / national parks / place and environment / continuity and change / commission of inquiry / investigation / tragedy / Aotearoa NZ / West Coast / Paparoa National Park

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