Police are now in a position to formally name the eight people who died in the crash on Ohakuri Rd, Atiamuri on Sunday April 28.
They were:
Jennifer Mary Rodgers, 51, of Lower Hutt.
Margaret Agnes Teowhare Luke, 35, of Tokoroa.
David Wiremu Poutawa, 42, of Tokoroa.
Khyus Isaiah Raurimu Poutawa, 7, of Tokoroa.
Akacia Lee Alexia Te Ana Poutawa, 8, of Tokoroa.
Jahnero Kevin Panapa Poutawa, 10, of Tokoroa.
Chanley Tirohia Lavina Poutawa, 11, of Tokoroa.
Trinity Nivek Rawiri Luke, 13, of Tokoroa.
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