A 56-year-old man has been found dead at a rural property in the village of Hope, south of Nelson, today.
Tasman Police found the man at a property on Edens Road at 7.30am.
Police are treating the death as unexplained and a scene examination is underway to understand how the man died.
Anyone who may have information that could help can call police 105 and refer to case number 220309/6803.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.