Police can now release the name of the man found deceased at Wattle Bay on Monday night.
The man has been formally identified as missing fisherman, 52 year-old William Ruarangi, of Manurewa.
Mr Ruarangi went missing in the Manukau Heads last Wednesday, during a fishing trip with a family member.
Police and Victim Support are assisting the Ruarangi family.
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Beth Bates/NZ Police