A child found unresponsive in a Christchurch public swimming pool has died.
The Waltham Summer Pool in Christchurch Photo: Supplied / Christchurch City Council
A police spokesperson says emergency services were notified at 2.45pm today that the child was found at Waltham Swimming Pool.
The spokesperson said CPR was carried out, however, the child was unable to be revived.
Enquiries into the circumstances are underway.
Christchurch City council head of recreation, sports and events Nigel Cox said the pool would be closed for the rest of today and tomorrow.
"Our thoughts are with the family at this tragic time," he said in a statement.
"Given a police investigation is underway, we won't be making any further comment at this time."
People in Christchurch were flocking to pools and playgrounds as the city's temperature hit a 28 degrees this afternoon.