The entrance of the Kaipara Harbour. Photo: NZ Herald
Police said the body was found by a fisherman at 6am.
It is believed to be that of Taulagi "Lagi" Afamasaga (56), who was missing since the tragedy on November 26.
Police have vistited Afamasaga's family this morning to convey the news.
Locals reported a large police presence in the seaside community this morning.
Eight men died when the boat they were in during a fishing charter capsized on November 26. Three men survived.
The boat the men were on, the Francie, has still not been found.
A funeral for one of the men, Fred Marsters, is being held this morning at the Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel in Papatoetoe.
The skipper of the boat, Bill McNatty, was farewelled last week.
