Police have identified a man found dead in Mount Maunganui on Tuesday as Eugene Nicholas, 37.
A member of the public found his body in the water near the Whareroa boat ramp. It was reported to police around 7.45am.
Tauranga police today confirmed Nicholas’ identity and extended condolences to his family and friends.
Police were investigating the circumstances that led to his death, which is currently being treated as “unexplained”.
Anyone who was in the area at the time, or had information was urged by police to come forward.