WorkSafe is also investigating.
A WorkSafe spokesperson said farmers were strongly recommended to install crush protection or rollover protection devices on quad bikes.
“Farm vehicle incidents are one of the top two causes of workplace deaths in Aotearoa, which is why agriculture is a priority sector for WorkSafe.”
Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.