Police say a 33-year-old west Auckland man has been arrested and charged over the hit-and-run that killed 16-year-old Jacob Pakura.
The arrest came as a result of information provided by the public, and police family liaison officers have just met with Jacob's family to tell them of the arrest.
Police say the family are very relieved at the news and have expressed their thanks to everyone who has worked on the investigation.
They also wish to express their gratefulness and thanks to the people who called police with information.
The man will appear in the Waitakere District Court on Wednesday morning.
He is charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop and ascertain injury or death after a crash, and dangerous driving.
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