A man has died following a kitesurfing incident in Tauranga this afternoon.
The incident occurred at Fergusson Park at about 4:20pm.
The man was on land preparing his kite ahead of taking it into the water.
The kite was caught by a gust of wind and crashed.
Emergency services provided medical attention but the man died at the scene.
Victim Support has been notified and the death will be referred to the coroner.