Police name woman who died in cliff fall at Mairangi Bay

Police at Mairangi Bay Beach. Blocking off the walkway between Mairangi bay and Campbell's bay after an elderly woman fell off the cliff. 17th October 2017 supplied NOTE: LOW RES FILE

Police have named the woman who died after falling from a clifftop in Mairangi Bay on Tuesday.

She was Ruth Sutherland, aged 86, of Mairangi Bay.

Police have extended their sympathies to the family and friends of Mrs Sutherland.

Several police cars and at least two ambulances attended the incident.

Part of the walkway between Campbell's Bay and Mairangi Bay was blocked off after the incident.

A North Shore councillor yesterday urged locals to use coastal walkways with caution.

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board deputy chairman George Wood said the area had become increasingly hazardous after a high level of rainfall over the winter months.

"It's quite dangerous along the top of the cliff and also at the bottom of the cliff - people need to be careful."

Wood said the same could be said for much of the North Shore coastline.