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A dive-bombing competition has relocated after a person died jumping into Wellington Harbour.
Regional qualification heats for a national dive-bombing competition have been relocated after a person was killed jumping from a historic crane there on Friday.
The person jumped off the historic crane that is permanently moored at the waterfront on Friday afternoon, and a rāhui has been put in place.
The first qualifying round for the Manu World Championship was scheduled to take place at a nearby diving platform on the waterfront this weekend.
Organisers said following the tragic death, the event, which aims to promote safety in popular water sports, will now be held at the regional aquatic centre in Kilbirnie.
Meanwhile, competitors and manu enthusiasts are being warned to check the water is clear of people before they jump in this weekend.
Water Safety New Zealand chief executive Daniel Gerrard said diving into a pool was different from the sea, but safety should still be top of mind.
Before competitors jump, they should always check the water depth, and that they are clear of the pool edge as well as other swimmers.
"You need to make sure you're not going to land on anybody, and that you're not going to hit the side of the pool.
"We just encourage everybody to stop and have a think about the conditions, stop and have a think about the environment they're going into and and make sure they come home."
