Police can now name the man who was found deceased after a house fire in Foxton on 27 September.
He was Dean Kahukiwa, aged 32. Dean was resident in Foxton at the time of his death.
The homicide investigation in relation to Dean's death is ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage.
A scene examination and post mortem have been completed, and an investigation team based in Horowhenua is continuing work to establish the circumstances leading to Dean's death and identify those responsible.
The team is also working to support Dean's whānau.
Anyone with information which could assist the investigation team is asked to contact Police via 105 and quote file number 230927/1551.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
