Police have recovered a body from the Kaipara Harbour, believed to be a swimmer reported missing from Piha beach last week.
The body was recovered yesterday afternoon.
"While formal identification procedures are yet to be completed, it is thought that the body is the swimmer reported missing from Piha on Sunday 11 February," a spokesperson said.
"Police have made contact with the family of the missing person and are providing support.
"The death will be referred to the Coroner."
Surf Life Saving New Zealand acknowledged the Piha Surf Life Saving Club and United North Piha Lifeguard Service for their response in a statement.
Around 20 surf lifeguards equipped with two inflatable rescue boats and one rescue water craft were involved in the search last Sunday.
Northern region general manager Zac Franich extended sympathies to the man's whānau and friends.
"Every incident weighs heavily on our Surf Life Saving community and the volunteer surf lifeguards who always respond so bravely," he said.
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