A rahui has been put in place after a child drowned at a notorious Napier beach yesterday.
Pacific Beach in Napier, where a child drowned yesterday. Photo: 123RF
Emergency services were called to Marine Parade after the child got into difficulty in the water yesterday afternoon.
Four police officers and a member of the public went into the water to try to save the child, but were unsuccessful.
Last February, a seven-year-old boy drowned in the sea off Marine Parade, prompting calls for more signs.
The beach is considered dangerous and unsafe for swimming, with a sudden drop off and risk of unexpected waves.
A council spokesperson said they were unable to make further comments at this sad time.