The Gore community's mourning a well-respected businessman who died in a plane crash in Otago
The Gore community's mourning a well-respected businessman who died in a plane crash in Otago
31 March 2025
Ivan van de Water died taking part in a flying event organised by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association near Lake Hawea, on Saturday.
Long-term friend, Don Grant, was injured in the crash.
Deputy Mayor Keith Hovell says van de Water was a significant figure in the community - and owned a main street jewellery store for nearly 40 years.
An investigation's under way.
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