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Jarrod Kingi missing after leaving Whangamatā address, police searching area around harbour

Maryana Garcia
By Maryana Garcia
Multimedia Journalist·Waikato Herald·
30 Apr, 2025 01:40 AM2 mins to read

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Police said Jarrod Kingi, 44, was last seen on the evening of April 25 around 11.15pm when he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.

Police said Jarrod Kingi, 44, was last seen on the evening of April 25 around 11.15pm when he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.

Police are searching areas around Whangamatā Harbour as the search for missing man Jarrod Kingi continues.

The 44-year-old has not been seen since 11.15pm on Anzac Day when he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.

Sergeant Will Hamilton said a search around the harbour area was conducted yesterday with the assistance from surf lifeguards from Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club.

“Today, police will be using a vessel to continue to search for Jarrod in the Whangamatā Harbour area.

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“We continue to be in contact with Jarrod’s family, and support is being provided to them at what is an understandably difficult time.”

Police are encouraging vessels in the Whangamatā Harbour to keep watch for any items of interest.

Owners of vessels in the area are also urged to check both inside their vessels and any snag points surrounding their vessels.

“We continue to appeal for information from the public, especially those who frequent the beaches or live close to the water,” Hamilton said.

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Kingi was reported missing to police on Monday.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who has seen Jarrod or has any information which might help us find him.

“His family are very worried about him and want to know he is safe.”

Anyone with information regarding Kingi’s whereabouts is urged to contact police.

Contact police at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 250428/6425.

Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.

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