The slip came down at the Beachside Holiday Park about 9.30am on Thursday, smashing into campervans, tents, vehicles and an ablution block near the Mount Hot Pools. Susan Knowles was one of the victims, along with her friend Jacqualine Suzanne Wheeler. Holtom said there were about six friends all from horse riding who were all shocked. According to the Colour Concepts website, Wheeler and her husband Terry started the business in 2002 and their daughter was now a key member of their team. According to the EVES website, she had a background of management and property ownership since her early 20s.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 25, 2026 03:10 UTC