Police outside a Tūrangi address following the launch of a homicide investigation. Video / Dan Hutchinson
One of two people found dead at a Tūrangi home on Wednesday night has been described by her former employer as a loving mum and “incredibly honest person”.
“From a professional point of view, she was the most dependable person I’ve ever worked with,” the woman’s employer said.
“She always did what she said. She was incredibly honest. She would have told me if she found a dollar.”
The employer said the woman had an incredible love for her children and was a “very, very private person”.
Rainey said neighbours were “very saddened” by the news.
The Taupō area investigations manager, Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley, said the public would notice an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you saw any suspicious activity or have any information that may assist police in our investigation please contact police by calling 105 and referencing event number: P059649530.”
Police on Thursday morning outside a Tūrangi home where two bodies were found. Photo / Dan Hutchinson
A neighbour said they heard an ambulance arrive about 10.30pm on Wednesday but “didn’t hear any commotion before that”.
“Woke up this morning and there was the yellow tape.”
He said he knew the people at the address and went over to visit them sometimes.
He described the street as “pretty quiet, pretty peaceful”.
Taupō District Council Tūrangi councillor Sandra Greenslade described it as an “absolute tragedy”.
“We all know each other, we all know everybody. It is a situation that will probably affect a lot of people.”
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.