A body, believed to be that of a missing 30-year-old, has been found in the water off a central Wellington wharf.
Police on Friday said they were "extremely concerned" for the safety of Sandy Calkin, 30, who was last seen by his friends on Wellington's Courtenay Place early on July 10. CCTV footage showed him later walking down Queens Wharf on the city's waterfront.
At 10am on Saturday in the water near the wharf, the Police National Dive Squad located a body, believed to be that of Calkin.
In a statement, his family said they are devastated by the outcome after praying that he would be found safe and well.
"We are however thankful that he has been found and will be returned to us. We loved Sandy dearly and his passing has left a massive hole in our lives," the statement said.
"We would like to thank the Wellington Police for working so hard to find Sandy and supporting us through the last week.
"We are especially thankful to the Police Dive Squad who found Sandy in miserable conditions this morning."
Police say they share their condolences with the family.
"We would also like to thank members of the public for their assistance and concern while the search was underway.
"Enquiries in relation to the death will be made on behalf of the coroner, who will release their findings in due course."
