Missing tramper Graham Garnett has been found alive 20 days after he failed to return from a hike in the Kahurangi National Park on 30 December.
Graham was found sheltering in a hut in Kahurangi National Park at about 2.30pm on Sunday.
Graham was discovered in Venus Hut by contractors who were working in the area.
Graham has been transported to Nelson Hospital where he has been reunited with his family.
The search for Graham, 66, involved four specialist canyon teams who were flown to Motueka to assist, as well as a Defence Force NH90 helicopter.
The search for him was suspended earlier this week after "extensive" search efforts, a police spokesperson said.
"Obviously he has been through quite an ordeal and everyone involved in the search is delighted to hear that Graham has been found alive," says Sergeant Jonny Evans, Police Search and Rescue.
Graham's family request privacy at this time.
