Ports of Auckland and one staff member have been charged over the death of ocean swimmer Leslie Gelberger.
The high school teacher was believed to have died on April 20 last year and his body, which was missing a leg, was discovered the next day by a Ferry in Auckland's Mairangi Bay.
Ports of Auckland confirmed the initial investigation as they believed one of their boats was involved.
Police were also investigating the incident but handed it over to Maritime New Zealand and the coroner when they concluded there was insufficient evidence to lay charges.
Maritime NZ appeared in court on April 19 and laid charges against the company for not complying with duty that resulted in an individual's death, under section 48 of the health and safety act.
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Mr Gelberger was a teacher at Westlake Girls' High School and was the only source of income for his family at the time of his death.
"I have lost my best friend, the best father to my boys and the most amazing, kindest, positive and adventurous person I have ever known," Ms McLeod told Newshub.
The couple had moved from Canada three years ago with their two sons aged seven and five.
The case is due to appear in Auckland District Court on July 17.
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