A British couple have been found dead in a New Zealand home, after a ‘concerned family member’ called a wellness check on them.
The couple, who have not yet been named but were described by neighbours as in their late 30s or early 40s, were found in a residential property in Roseneath, the shore-front region of Wellington, on Monday.
It is not currently known how the British couple died, but Detective Inspector Haley Ryan from New Zealand Police said: ‘I want to provide assurance that there is no ongoing risk to the Roseneath community.’
In the wake of their deaths, the couple were described by their landlord as ‘passionate about being in NZ and giving their family the experience of living here.’
‘He was a clever, caring, charming man. She was vibrant, kind, intelligent and both of them made friends wherever they went. They were both absolutely wonderful human beings,’ the unnamed landlord told the New Zealand Herald.
‘Both they and their family lived life to the absolute full and were always planning or doing amazing adventures,’ the owner said.
‘They were both such positive and incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities.
‘We send our love and condolences to their [family] and friends.’
Police are still conducting inquiries, and have told local residents to expect an increased presence in the area (File image of New Zealand police)
Neighbour Paul Prestidge told the newspaper that the couple were ‘very friendly people’, with whom he would have dinner parties.
He said that the couple had a son who did not live with them.
Prestidge said he believed the woman may have been a teacher, though this has not been officially confirmed.
Paul said he remembered seeing the couple the week before last, but did not recall if he had seen them more recently.
Police are still conducting inquiries, and have told local residents to expect an increased presence in the area.
MailOnline has contacted the UK’s Foreign Office for comment.
