The body of a newborn baby has been found in a central Auckland park this morning by a council worker.

Police were called to Albert Park about 7am following the discovery of an infant’s body.

Auckland City District Police’s Detective Senior Sergeant Ash Matthews said a park worker was the first to come across the body.

“Sadly, when examined, there were no signs of life,” Matthews said.

Police are now conducting a scene examination and were speaking to an individual who is believed to be the baby’s mother.

“A post-mortem examination will also be carried out in the coming days,” Matthews added.

Auckland Council confirmed a park maintenance contractor found the baby’s body.

“We are aware of this incident and the matter is currently with police for investigation,” a council spokesperson said.

The infrastructure company supplying park workers for council, Ventia, has been approached for comment.

The body of a newborn baby was found in Albert Park, in central Auckland, on the morning of August 24, 2025 New Zealand Herald photograph by Dean Purcell