As put by Duty Inspector Neil Faulkner:
At around 6:10am Police received reports of a body being located on the beach by a member of the public near Thames Coast Road, Kereta.
A formal identification is yet to take place, but Police believe it is the man who was reported missing on 22 December, near the Waikawau boat ramp.
The death is expected to be referred to the Coroner.
Local iwi have placed a rāhui on the area.
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