Northland Black Power member sought over Tribesmen member killing

John "John Boy" Henry Harris died at the St John Ambulance station on Tuesday morning. Photo / Supplied

Police are hunting Walter Reid Ngaau who has warrant to arrest for murder.

Detective Inspector Dene Begbie said Ngaau was wanted in relation to Operation Bolt - the investigation into the murder of John Henry Harris in October 2016.

Harris, also known as John Boy, was a Tribesmen Motorcycle Club member.

The 37-year-old from Horeke, was driven by two men to the St John Ambulance station with a gunshot wound to his chest on October 18.

Nicky Bryan Dodd, 41, from Raumanga, appeared in Whangarei District Court yesterday, and is jointly charged with two other men with the murder of Harris.

Police say one of the other men is in custody on unrelated matters and will
be spoken to about the murder, and officers are actively seeking Ngaau.

Ngaau, 54, is a patched Black Power member and has connections to the Whangarei and Auckland areas.

"We want to remind anyone who may be assisting Walter to evade police that this is a criminal offence and we will be taking this type of behaviour very seriously," Begbie said.

"Walter should not be approached.

"If you know where he is, or if he is sighted, then please call 111 immediately."

John Harris died in Whangarei in October. Three men have been charged with his murder. Northern Advocate photograph

The wanted man is described as 175cm and of medium build.

"Police have been working tirelessly on this investigation since October and have made a number of inquiries to locate Walter. However, these have been unsuccessful," Begbie revealed tonight.

If you have any information which can assist police then please contact Detective Sergeant Shane Pilmer on 021 191 5948.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.