The men fell from a ferris wheel after being warned to stop swinging the bucket. File photo: Facebook / Event Hire ChristchurchThe operator of a ferris wheel in Christchurch says three men were warned to stop swinging their bucket, just before they fell. "During the ride, the operator observed the three men swinging the bucket they were sitting in and immediately told them to stop as it was against the safety rules and dangerous," the company said. Event Hire owner Phil Anderson said the safety of riders and the public was their "absolute priority". A WorkSafe spokesperson said they had issued a prohibition notice, which prevents use of the ferris wheel until the department is satisfied an engineering expert has fully investigated and reported back to Event Hire.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 01, 2026 22:23 UTC