Homicide Investigation In Parakao: Victim Named

A homicide investigation is continuing into the death of a man on 9 May, at a rural property in Parakao.

Police can today name the victim as Geoffrey Wayne Ware, aged 55, who lived at the Mangakahia Road address.

“We would like to extend our condolences to Mr Ware’s whānau and loved ones at this difficult time,” Detective Senior Sergeant Michelle Harris, from Whangarei Police, says.

A post mortem has been completed and the ‘Operation Cossar’ enquiry team is making good progress.

“We are following some strong lines of enquiry” Detective Senior Sergeant Harris says.

“There has been an excellent response to our appeal released on Monday and I would like to acknowledge the public for their assistance.”

/NZ Police Public Release. View in full here.