Facebook group Wellington Ocean Swimmers says Nick Hobson died last night at Mana despite efforts from his crew and a rescue helicopter to resuscitate him.

A message on the page says his death will be a shock.

He leaves his wife and two children.

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17 Jan: A number of black - do not swim - flags have been issued for Auckland beaches

13 Jan: A sewer leak at a popular Christchurch swimming spot has been traced to bottles being flushed down toilets, blocking the septic system

04 Jan: Summer swimmers are urged to brush up on water safety, as the holiday drowning toll hits five

22 Dec: A call for New Zealanders to do the checks before hydrating or swimming this summer

16 Dec: Swimmer Lewis Clareburt has met the qualifying standard for next year's Commonwealth Games

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