An inquest into the death of a Tokoroa forestry worker is being heard in Rotorua today.
George Mahanga died while working in Kinleith Forest, Tokoroa, on March 6, 2012.
The inquest is part of a joint inquiry in Rotorua focusing on eight workers who died while working in New Zealand forests in 2012 and 2013.
Mr Mahanga's case is the fourth Coroner Dr Wallace Bain has now heard evidence from, following that of 63-year-old father of four David Charles Beamsley, held last week.
So far, the court has heard from two of the five witnesses.