Simon Bird, 65, was found on his property outside his home in Albemarle on Tuesday.
Detective Nick Pritchard inspector told reporters that the body was found after a friend requested a well -being -being check.
Bird was last seen on March 27 at 5 pm, and police were now trying to gather their movements between leaving their workplace in the central city and when his body was found.
Police said he was a “very private person and we don’t know much about Mr. Bird.”
They wanted to hear from people who have interacted with him in recent weeks and try to build an image of his life.
Pritchard said police were “keeping his mind open” about people of interest.
Bird’s vehicle had also been recovered and would go through a forensic investigation – but as the vehicle fit the investigation was yet to be determined.
Northland residents would see more police in the neighborhood in the coming days.
Pritchard said the public could be sure that they were safe and the incidents in recent weeks have not been related.
Research teams were working long hours to find answers.
Police said earlier that they had brought 15 extra investigators to help with the case.
