Name release: Woman swept away in flood waters

Police can now release the name of the woman who died in Arahura Valley, north of Hokitika this morning.

She was Gloria Reardon-Hirst, 66, of Arahura Valley.

Initial enquiries suggest she was swept away in flood waters after getting out of her vehicle.

Her death will be referred to the Coroner.

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.