Wellington Police can now release the name of the man found in Wellington Harbour on Monday afternoon. He was Graham HUTCHEON, 57, from Upper Hutt.
A post mortem has been completed today and Police are awaiting the final results. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Sears says "We are continuing to work with the Interislander to establish if he was a passenger on the 8.00pm sailing on Sunday."
Police have also seized and are searching his vehicle which was found a short distance from the ferry terminal.
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Please note: Mr Hutcheon's family have requested privacy and have asked that they are not contacted by media.
For media queries please contact Nick Bohm, Wellington District Communications Manager, on (04) 496 3464 or 021 192 1816.