Graeme Brian Guerin's body was found on Sunday 200m south of New Brighton Pier.
The identity of a man found dead on a Christchurch beach at the weekend has been confirmed by police.
Graeme Brian Guerin, 57, who lived alone in the Edgeware suburb of the city, was reported missing by his family last night.
His body was found by early morning walkers on
Sunday, 200m south of New Brighton Pier.
The death has been referred to the coroner but police say they are "still piecing together the events prior to Graeme being found on the beach".
"While the information we received did not lead to the man being identified, we would like to thank the people who contacted us," Detective Sergeant Nicola Reeves said.
