The freediver who was found dead off Mahia Peninsula has been remembered as a “hard-working, dedicated and loving” father of two.
Tipuna Jones, 36, of Gisborne, was reported missing off Mahia Peninsula at about 10.15am on Saturday.
He leaves behind a partner and two children.
Kelsi Haenga, Jone’s friend and employer at Farm Services Limited, posted a touching tribute to social media, writing “words can’t express how saddened we are”.