News from NZ Police
The Police National Dive Squad his morning found a body during the search for a missing man. While formal identification has not yet taken place, Police believe the body to be that of 30-year-old Sandy Calkin.
He was located at 10am in the water near Queens Wharf.
Police thank members of the public for their assistance and concern while the search was underway.
Enquiries in relation to the death will be made on behalf of the coroner, who will release their findings in due course.
Statement issued on behalf of the family of Sandy Calkin:
We are devastated by this outcome, we had hoped and prayed that Sandy would be found safe and well. We are however thankful that he has been found and will be returned to us. We loved Sandy dearly and his passing has left a massive hole in our lives. We would like to thank the Wellington Police for working so hard to find Sandy and supporting us through the last week. We are especially thankful to the Police Dive Squad who found Sandy in miserable conditions this morning.