WorkSafe have been notified after a person suffered critical injuries in a workplace incident this morning near Kaikohe.
Police said they were notified about 9.40am of the incident on State Highway 12.
Hato Hone St John said one ambulance, one rapid response unit and a helicopter attended.
The patient was airlifted to Auckland City Hospital in a critical condition.
WorkSafe has been approached for comment.
Brodie Stone covers crime and emergency for the Northern Advocate. She has spent most of her life in Whang膩rei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.
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