Body found in search for missing kayaker

10:20 pm on 21 December 2021

Police have located a body in Wellington Harbour this evening believed to be that of missing kayaker Jack Skellett.

Jack Skellett, 23, was reported overdue from a kayaking trip around 10pm on Monday 20 December.

Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Search teams today had been searching for the missing 23-year-old after he failed to return to shore.

He was reported overdue around 10pm on Monday.

In a statement this evening police extended sympathy to the man's family, who they said had requested privacy.

The matter will be referred to the Coroner.