30 Apr 2025

Search for man missing since Friday focuses on Whangamatā Harbour area

2:37 pm on 30 April 2025
Missing man Jarrod Kingi

Missing man Jarrod Kingi was last seen on Friday night. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Police looking for a man missing since Anzac Day are now searching areas around the Whangamatā Harbour.

Jarrod Kingi, 44, was last seen on Friday about 11.15pm, where he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.

Sergeant Will Hamilton said a search around the area was conducted yesterday with the help of the Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club.

"Today, police will be using a vessel to continue to search for Jarrod in the Whangamatā Harbour area."

Vessels in the harbour have been encouraged to keep watch for any items of interest.

Owners have also been asked to check inside their vessels, as well as any snag points surrounding them.

"We continue to appeal for information from the public, especially those who frequent the beaches or live close to the water," said Hamilton.

"We continue to be in contact with Jarrod's family, and support is being provided to them at what is an understandably difficult time."

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