Police are making enquiries after a body was found on the beach in Beachlands this morning.
At around 7.22am Police were notified by a member of the public of a body on the sand, near Green Bay Reserve.
An investigation into the circumstances of the death is underway and at this stage it is being treated as unexplained.
A scene examination is underway and we ask that people avoid the area while this is ongoing.
Further information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.
ENDS.
Holly McKay/NZ Police