Source: New Zealand Police (National News)
Police can now release the name of the man who died after entering the water near Ōhope Beach on 25 December.
He was 41-year-old Hikato Maaka, of Whakatane.
Police extends our condolences to his whānau during this difficult time.
The death has been referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre