Search and rescue teams looking for missing man Wayne Taylor have found a body at the base of a cliff 

The body is believed to be that of Taylor, who has been missing since late February. 

The 54-year-old was last seen in Blenheim on February 20, wearing dark blue jeans and a dark blue polo shirt. 

He was expected to drive to Christchurch but his silver station wagon was found on February 22 at a lookout just north of Kaikōura. 

"Wayne's disappearance is out of character, and his family and police want to locate him," a police spokesperson said at the time. 

Now specialist Land Search and Rescue teams searching for Taylor have found a body matching his description. 

Police said the body was found at the base of a cliff inland from where his car was found. 

His death was not considered suspicious and would be referred to the coroner, police said. 

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