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Campbell’s family thanked those involved in the official search effort, which included police search and rescue, maritime, and dive units, the Navy and Air Force, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, the Nelson Rescue helicopter, the Airport Rescue boats, and the Coastguard. But an unofficial search effort continues, operating out of a company van emblazoned with Campbell’s image. “We won’t stop,” says Downer. KEVIN STENT/Stuff The work van of David Downer. Poor weather over the last week has frustrated their efforts, with strong northerly winds which may have pushed Campbell further ...

Police have called off the search for missing kayaker, presumed dead 21 Jan, 2021 07:55 PM 3 minutes to read The official search has been called off for Koyren Campbell, missing off the Wellington coast since Sunday. Photo / Mark Mitchell NZ Herald The desperate search for a young kayaker missing for six days off the Wellington coast has now been suspended. Emergency services, family and friends have been searching for Koyren Campbell, 22, ever since he failed to return from a fishing trip at noon on Sunday. Police reported on Friday it was believed Campbell was no longer alive. Senior Sergea...

A kayaker has been missing off Wellington's South Coast since Sunday. The official search for a missing Wellington kayaker has been suspended but another search, organised by his colleagues and friends will continue. Koyren Campbell’s boss, David Downer, has called on anyone with a jet ski or boat who wants to join the search to get involved from midday on Saturday. “We won’t stop,” he said. Downer posted on his company’s social media page calling for volunteers who own jet skis or boats, and encouraged others who want to help to walk the coastlines. He hopes about 30-40 volunte...