To be attributed to Detective Inspector Jamie Woods, Field Crime Manager:
Police can now release the name of the man who died at a Kakariki Grove, Waikanae address on Wednesday 19 November.
He was Michael Kenneth Tofts, aged 45.
We acknowledge this is an incredibly difficult time for Mr Tofts' family and we are providing them with support.
The investigation into Mr Tofts' death - Operation Heathcote - is ongoing. A large number of investigators are working hard to determine the sequence of events leading up to the death of Mr Tofts, and to identify all individuals involved.
A scene examination continues at the Kakariki Grove address and this is expected to be completed in the next day or so.
We would still like to hear from anyone with information which might be relevant to the investigation.
