Body found in Upper Hutt search for missing woman Anita Hart

Police say the body of Upper Hutt's Anita Hart has been found after she went missing on November 13.

Police have found a body in the search for a woman who went missing in Upper Hutt nearly a week ago.

Anita Hart’s body was found following days of searches after the 61-year-old was last seen on November 13.

“Police, along with multiple search and rescue teams, have been extensively searching the area working to locate her, and while this is not the outcome we hoped for, we hope it will help provide some closure for her family and loved ones,” police said.

“Police would like to thank the public and everyone who helped in the search.”

The death has been referred to the coroner.

Detective Sergeant Annalise Ferguson earlier said police and a variety of search and rescue groups had been extensively searching the Birchville area.

Anita Hart had last been seen wearing a blue beanie with a pompom, a blue jacket and dark-coloured trousers.

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