Police can confirm that the remains found in the Tararua Foothills last week are those of missing Levin man Palmiro MacDonald.
While the remains have been identified as Mr MacDonald the forensic examination is ongoing.
Mr MacDonald was last seen in Levin on 23 March 2016.
The Police investigation into the circumstances surrounding Mr MacDonald’s death are ongoing.
“I hope that the discovery of Mr Palmiro’s body will give his family and friends some closure. This is an significant event for the investigation as we continue to progress, however it’s most significant for Mr MacDonald’s whanau. They ask for the space to work through this difficult time.” said Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Baskett.
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Issued by Police Media Centre