Kayaker rescued from choppy seas

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A man has been rescued from choppy seas after he fell from his kayak north of Wellington this morning.

Police received a number of calls after the kayaker got into trouble in Porirua Harbour about 9am, Inspector Ken Climo of police central communications said.

The man was rescued by a person in a row boat who had also been on the harbour.

"It's very fortunate - it's one of those situations that could have turned nasty had there not been other people there to help," Mr Climo said.

A Coastguard vessel was dispatched but was not needed.

It was not known if the man had been wearing a life jacket.