The body of Raumati Beach local and family man Joe Pryor who went missing on November 26 has been found today.
The police said a body was found this morning near Reikorangi, Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast north of Wellington.
Shortly afterwards, the family issued a statement confirming the body of Pryor had been found today after 15 days of searching.
"Unfortunately, Joe has passed away. We wanted to thank everyone in this community who shared the posts, printed the flyers and gave us valuable information. This mammoth effort surely aided our search and is what led us to him in the end.
"Joe was a wonderful, gentle, kind man who was loved so much by everyone who knew him. Through these two weeks we, the family and support team, have been through an extremely difficult time but recognise and continue to recognise the overwhelming love and kindness that we received from this group in New Zealand and around the world. Take care and thank you."