The child who died at Kai Iwi Lakes in Northland has been named as Shakib Tahir.
The 4-year-old drowned at the popular swimming spot shortly after 2.10pm on Tuesday, despite the best efforts of paramedics and members of the public that performed CPR.
Police released his name this afternoon.
"Our deepest sympathies are with the family and his death has been referred to the Coroner," a police spokesman said.
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