Please attribute to Inspector Olaf Jensen, Area Commander Otago Lakes Central
Police today accompanied the family of missing man Tyler Nii on Lake Wakatipu.
Police Kaumātua Herewini Neho led a blessing for Tyler’s parents and his brother.
Local Police, Southern District Commander Paul Basham and Deputy Commissioner District Operations, Viv Rickard were also present.
It was an honour for staff to host the family on the lake during what is a tragic time for them.
The Police National Dive Squad has secured additional equipment, which will be set up and tested tomorrow.
ENDS
Notes to media:
The photograph attached shows Tyler Nii’s parents and brother looking out over Lake Wakatipu.
The Nii family at this time wish to have their privacy respected and ask that no media contacts them directly.
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