Tauranga Harbour: Body found near Whareroa boat ramp, police say

Whareroa boat ramp in Mount Maunganui. Image / Google Maps

A body has been found in the water near the Whareroa boat ramp in Mount Maunganui.

Police told the Bay of Plenty Times the body was reported around 7.45am today.

The death was being treated as “unexplained” and inquiries were ongoing.

A notice on the Whareroa Marae Tauranga Moana Facebook page said a rāhui had been put in place until May 30.

“The Whareroa Beach, from the wharf down past the airport is now under a rāhui for two weeks commencing today.”

People were asked to not conduct any water activities including fishing and swimming during this time.

- More to come.