Her faculty, Haeata Group Campus additionally paid tribute.
“It’s with deep disappointment that we share the information of the passing of Kymani Hiley-Hetaraka, a beloved member of our college neighborhood,” it mentioned.
“Kymani was a vibrant and cherished ākonga who touched the lives of many along with her kindness, aroha and exquisite spirit … We perceive that lots of you’ll be affected by this tragedy.”
The college is providing help and counselling by their Hauora workforce.
“Please don’t hesitate to ask and attain out if you could,” the varsity mentioned.
“It’s important right now that we help one another and care for one another … Our ideas and prayers are with the Hilley-Hetaraka whānau right now.
Kia kaha, kia toa, kia manawanui.”
WorkSafe informed the Herald an investigation into the services security procedures is underway.
“WorkSafe has opened an investigation into the incident at Alpine Ice in Christchurch,” mentioned a WorkSafe spokesperson.
“College students ought to be capable of take part safely, and oldsters and whānau will need to have confidence their rangatahi will likely be saved secure.”
“Our investigation will take into account the circumstances of the incident and what insurance policies and procedures the enterprise or organisation had in place for threat administration,” they mentioned.
WorkSafe prolonged its sympathy to the sufferer’s whānau.
On Tuesday morning, emergency providers rushed to the scene on Brougham St on the Alpine Ice Sports activities Centre simply after 11am.
The sports activities centre informed the Herald the sufferer was injured whereas skating and assisted on-site by emergency providers.
“We will affirm that an incident occurred throughout our public skating session at present,” it mentioned.
Kymani’s uncle, Justin Tusa, informed Stuff he was questioning whether or not the skating rink was “simply ready for this to occur”.
A Givealittle web page was arrange yesterday.
In lower than 24 hours, the web page gained greater than $11,000.
It was arrange by Hiley-Hetaraka’s grandmother, Tina, her nice aunt Lannie Belle and aunty, Joanne Tusa.
“This can be a father or mother’s worst nightmare – sending your little one to high school and to by no means return residence,” the web page mentioned.
“Her dad and mom, brothers, sisters and whanau are devastated … Kymani was a stupendous woman solely 13 years outdated.
“As that is surprising tragedy any funds can be gratefully appreciated and can go in direction of getting ready for what comes subsequent.
“Aroha nui Hiley-Hetaraka whanau.”
