Body found in search for missing woman Te Anihana Pomana

Te Anihana Pomana went missing in August. Photo / Police

A body has been found in the search for Te Anihana Pomana.

Pomana, 25, was last seen leaving the SkyCity hotel in Auckland on August 21.

Her last confirmed sighting was at 5.16am on Victoria St West outside Seven Poke Asian eatery heading towards Victoria Park.

Before her disappearance, Te Anihana withdrew a large amount of cash from an ATM, but left all her belongings in her hotel room at SkyCity.

In a statement, Detective Senior Sergeant Martin Friend, Auckland Central area investigations manager, confirmed that on 7.43pm on Saturday, police were notified a body was located in dense bush in the Pukekohe area.

Formal identification is pending, however, it is believed to be Pomana.

Speaking to the Herald last month, her mother, Catherine Anderson said they were not giving up hope.

Te Anihana Beau Pomana went missing on August 21.

“As a mother, it’s just horrific. We’re just hoping for something every day.

“We are not going to give up looking for her. We want to get her back,” she said.

Pomana’s sister, Ebony, described the 25-year-old as a beautiful person who was a “well-educated and driven” individual.

“I love you and I’m only here to find you,” she told the Herald last month.

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