Speak up on killing, police urge

Fresh flowers and messages left out front Mykonos Pizza, that was owned by Jordan Voudouris. Photo / Christine Cornege

More than one person might have been in on death of pizza-maker, says detective.

Police say more than one person might have been involved in the killing of Paeroa pizza-maker Jordan Voudouris but they could be too frightened to come forward with information.

Eastern Waikato Detective Sergeant Glenn Tinsley said it was a "major frustration" for police and Mr Voudouris' family that no one had been arrested for his murder a year after he was killed.

The 56-year-old was gunned down outside the rear of his Mykonos Pizza and Pasta restaurant in the early hours of June 18 last year. Mr Tinsley said it was possible more than one person was involved.

"I want to appeal to them. If they feel that they're on the periphery of that homicide and they think they're holding that information and may be too frightened to come forward ... they need to make contact with us," he said.

"That may be confidentially. It may be we can progress it without them being implicated."

Mr Tinsley said a $50,000 reward had resulted in a few phone calls and some information being provided. The offer expires on July 1 but may be extended.

The police inquiry, which has relocated from Paeroa to Hamilton, has excluded several suspects but Mr Tinsley confirmed a number of people were still of interest.

Mr Voudouris' family said they were confident the killer would be found.

"No matter how long it takes, Jordan's murder will not be forgotten. Like us, Paeroa is a community in mourning; you will be found and brought to justice."

Mr Voudouris' old restaurant was yesterday adorned with flowers and cards.

His family drove from Auckland to Paeroa to commemorate his passing at a small garden and headstone erected by neighbours and Positive Paeroa.