Man found in lift well named

The man found dead in a lift well on an Auckland construction site yesterday was Allister Mark Tewinipi Kauta, 35, of Epsom, police say.

Mr Kauta had been a labourer on the Scene 3 Apartments site, in Beach Rd, but police do not believe he died while working.

The last reported sighting of him was in the early hours of Sunday August 7, when he was seen by some acquaintances at a private party.

His injuries were consistent with a fall though. It is believed he had been dead for about four weeks before his body was discovered by workers.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Benefield of Auckland City Crime Squad said the circumstances of Mr Kauta's death were still unexplained and he encouraged anyone who might have information that could help Police, to contact him.

- HERALD ONLINE STAFF