Emergency services at the scene. Photo: Gregor Richardson
A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the incident involving a digger at a forestry site on Clark Rd, Waitati, at 11.30am.
St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to the scene at 11.25am.
A rescue helicopter was called and landed about noon.
A police spokeswoman confirmed this afternoon that one person had died.
WorkSafe had been advised of the death and inquiries were ongoing.
The police spokeswoman said the digger had not rolled, as was originally reported to police.
