Police updates on crimes and investigations for 10 November 2022.
Body found in water, Hobsonville
Police are making enquiries after a deceased person was located in the water, between Beach Haven and Herald Island, in Auckland’s North Harbour last night.
Police were notified at around 8pm by a member of the public, after the person was discovered next to a fishing dingy.
Police are working to identify the person and ask anyone with concern for someone’s whereabouts to contact Police.
Of note – keys to a Volkswagen and Honda vehicles were located on the person.
Anyone with information, which could assist is urged to contact Police.
Information can be provided to 105 or Crimes Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, referencing file number 221109/7753.
Missing person, Manukau Harbour – Thursday update
Search and rescue operations have resumed today around the Manukau Harbour, as the missing person remains outstanding.
Today’s operations will be predominantly aerial based.
Police would like thank volunteers who are co-ordinating with our Search and Rescue team.
Police will continue to provide updates on this matter as they become available.
Firth of Thames missing kayaker – Thursday morning update
The search for a kayaker missing from the Firth of Thames has resumed this morning.
Police launch Deodar and Coastguard Air Patrol have been deployed for the search.
Police will continue to provide updates as they become available.
Taranaki SAR exercise
Police and LandSAR members will deploy to the Kaitake Ranges this weekend, as part of a planned search and rescue exercise.
Teams from Taranaki, Tainui and Ruapehu LandSAR groups, AREC (Amateur Radio Emergency Communications), along with members of the Taranaki Police SAR Squad will be deployed to the area, just west of New Plymouth.
There will likely be approximately 35 LandSAR members and Police in the area over a 24-hour period from Saturday afternoon.
Members of the public may come across parts of the training.
“These exercises are valuable in ensuring our people are well trained and equipped to respond to the hugely varying search and rescue emergencies we are called upon in Taranaki,” says Sergeant Andrew Too Wong.
“Police and LandSAR are aware of the need to become familiar in the area, given the large number of unmarked predator control tracks and an increase in the use of the Pukeiti Gardens and Kaitake Ranges for local trail runners, including the potential for them to get lost in there if they deviate from the published tracks.”
Police and LandSAR would like to remind everyone who takes to the outdoors to familiarise themselves with New Zealand’s Land Safety Code.
The five rules of the Land Safety Code
- Choose the right trip for you: Learn about the route and make sure you have the skills for it. It’s important to choose a trip that suits you and everyone in your group.
When you are looking at the options, make sure you think about everyone’s fitness levels and experience in the outdoors. - Understand the weather: It can change fast. Check the forecast and change your plans if needed. Weather can make or break a trip. It’s one of the most important things to consider when going into the outdoors.
- Pack warm clothes and extra food: Prepare for bad weather and an unexpected night out. Any trip, even if it is short or easy, needs preparation. Packing the right things makes trips safer and more enjoyable.
- Share your plans and take ways to get help: Telling a trusted person your trip details and taking a distress beacon can save your life. We all want our trips to go as planned – but sometimes they don’t. If you got hurt or lost on your trip, how would you get help?
- Take care of yourself and each other: Eat, drink and rest, stick with your group and make decisions together. The best way to enjoy your experience in the outdoors and make it home safely is to look out for one another.
Police would like to thank the public for their understanding while the exercise is in progress.
Police and other rescue agencies we partner with are fully committed to ensuring the safety of our community and the safety of those who enjoy and work in our outdoors.
