Four men have been arrested and charged today in relation to the death of James Whatuira who was found dead at a Woodville property on Sunday 4 January, 2015.
A 41-year-old Nelson man has been charged with murder and will appear in the Christchurch District Court tomorrow.
Three Dannevirke men aged 29, 35, and 45 are charged with being party to a murder and will appear in the Palmerston North District Court tomorrow.
Mr Whatuira’s family have been advised of the arrests.
The investigation is ongoing and police still want to speak to anyone that may have any information about the death of Mr Whatuira.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Claire Adkins on (06) 210 2201. Information can also be provided anonymously to the organisation Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
As the matter is before the court there will be no further comment.
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Issued by Communications Manager Sara Stavropoulos.