Tauranga man Harley Shrimpton died at a rural property in Poripori Road, Lower Kaimai. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford.
“We know that there were others who assisted the defendant and we are continuing to follow positive lines of inquiry,” said Pilbrow.
“It’s now been over 14 months since Harley was found ... we continue to speak with people close to the investigation and have not ruled out laying further charges against others.
“On behalf of police and Harley’s whānau, I want to acknowledge the significant public support shown over the last year, to thank everyone who has come forward ... and to urge anyone with information ... to contact police.”
Information can be passed to police via the 105 phone service, or online at https://www.police.govt.nz/use-105 and using ‘Update Report’, referencing file number 231117/9085.