A man has died after falling from a Tree Adventures' ropes course in the Woodhill Forest, west of Auckland, Newstalk ZB reported.
Police are investigating, along with health and safety officials.
The man, aged in his 50s, fell in front of scores of onlookers including his wife and many school children, TV3 reported.
He was attempting the highest rope section when he fell 14 metres, it reported.
Witnesses told TV3 safety was lacking before the incident.
Tree Adventures is a popular facility that has 10 different courses ranging from three to 14 metres above the ground.
