Police seek help identifying man found dead at Eastbourne wharf
Sunday 11 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Wellington Police, Hutt Valley Police
Emergency services were called to Eastbourne wharf in Lower Hutt at approximately 2.20pm on Sunday after a man's body was found in the water. Hutt Valley police are now appealing for information and asking the public to report any missing persons in the Wellington region.
Key facts
4 facts
- A man was found dead in the water at Eastbourne wharf, Lower Hutt
- The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at approximately 2.20pm
- Police event number is P067904987
- Initial indications suggest the man had not been in the water for long
The full story
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Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man found dead in the water at Eastbourne wharf in Lower Hutt. Emergency services were called to the scene on Sunday afternoon at approximately 2.20pm.
Hutt Valley police stated that initial indications suggest the man had not been in the water for a long period. Officers are currently working to determine the identity of the deceased.
Authorities are asking for information regarding any potential missing people in the Wellington region. Anyone with information that could assist with identification is asked to call 111 and quote event number P067904987.
Compiled from reports by NZ Herald and Stuff.