Skydive Auckland safety officer Fiona McLaren was on the beach monitoring the skydivers’ descent. ‘Extreme consequences’The summary also discusses regulatory settings and what precautionary measures Skydive Auckland had taken on the day. This noted that water landing was a hazard with “potential consequences of drowning”. Photo / InstagramThe following controls to mitigate water landing risks had been implemented, however:*Instructing parachutists not to fly over or land in water. *Providing instructions for an emergency response plan if needed in the event of a water landing.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 22, 2026 17:38 UTC