A burial for a newborn baby who was found deceased at an Auckland recycling plant almost four years ago will be held next month.
Baby Anahera, as she has been named by the community, was discovered at an Auckland recycling plant on August 16, 2021.
Auckland City CIB’s Detective Inspector Scott Beard says despite extensive enquires over the years investigators have been unable to identify the mother, father, or wider family.
“We have worked with the Coroner so that she can be laid to rest,” he says.
“Now she can be released, we will work through the arrangements for a community service for her.”
Police is aware of community plans for a service on 16 August, which will mark four years since she was found.
No matter how much time has passed, Detective Inspector Beard wants to reiterate to the family Police want to help resolve this for the baby and her family.
"It's not too late for the baby's mother or someone within her immediate circle of family or friends to come forward," he says.
"We urge them and anyone else who might know what happened to do the right thing and talk to somebody, whether it's Police or someone who can notify us on their behalf."
Anyone with information is urged to contact 105 quoting file number 210816/2825 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Amanda Wieneke/NZ Police