The body of a fisherman reported missing last year has been found washed up on a beach.
The 33-year-old man has been identified as John Planas - a Philippines national who lived in Auckland.
He was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip on a kayak off Duder Regional Park on August 30.
His body was found washed up on Te Kawau Bay, Pōnui Island.
Advertisement
Advertise with NZME.Detective senior sergeant Tom Gollan, of Counties Manukau Police, said: "The body was found by a member of the public around 12.10pm on Saturday, 16 January."
The victim's family has been contacted in the Philippines.
His death will be referred to the Coroner.