Police say the execution-style shooting of Tauranga's David Rawiri Kuka was a case of mistaken identity.
Detective Inspector Lew Warner said following extensive enquiries police now believe the "murder was a case of mistaken identity and 52-year-old Mr Kuka was not believed to be the intended victim".
"Sadly Mr Kuka was shot execution style and we believe this was premediated and cowardly," Warner said.
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Kuka was shot at a Gate Pa address on February 11 and police are now appealing for information about a silver vehicle seen in the area on the night of the shooting.