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Christopher Durdy’s death in Wairoa not suspicious, say police

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Christopher Durdy, 73, was found unresponsive at his Wairoa home. Photo / Facebook

Christopher Durdy, 73, was found unresponsive at his Wairoa home. Photo / Facebook

Police have ruled out foul play in the death of Wairoa man Christopher Durdy.

Emergency services were called to a Lucknow St property in Wairoa on March 5 after Durdy, 73, was found unresponsive.

He was pronounced dead at the scene and his death was initially treated as “unexplained” but police said in a statement on Sunday there were now no suspicious circumstances relating to his death.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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‘A top bloke’

Durdy’s daughter Christina posted to Facebook her dad was an avid gardener, great shearer, excellent fisherman, and kai diver who “shared his catch always”.

“Being a top bloke to people, whether he met while travelling around the world in his younger days or at the Clyde.

“He’s quite a popular guy with so many, many great mates, and the ladies knew him as quite the catch!”

Christopher Durdy, 73, was found unresponsive at his Wairoa home yesterday afternoon. Photo / Facebook
Christopher Durdy, 73, was found unresponsive at his Wairoa home yesterday afternoon. Photo / Facebook

She described him as “always full of life”, and “every time was always a good time”.

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“No doubt he will be sorely missed, and the phone calls to us all are now cherished for the rest of our time.”

He is survived by his children and grandchildren.

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