UPDATE: Body found in water, Hobsonville

Police can confirm we have identified the man found deceased in the water in Auckland's North Harbour last night.

At this stage, we are not in a position to release his name.

Our thoughts are with his whānau and loved ones at this very difficult time.

The matter has been referred to the Coroner.

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