Human remains have washed ashore at Leithfield Beach in Hurunui, police have been told.
Photo: Find a Beach
Police received the information from a member of the public around 8.30am today.
At this time, the remains are unidentified and the circumstances are unknown, police said in a statement.
Anyone with information or concerns that can assist in an inquiry is asked to contact police on 105 and quote event number P049212549.