The British couple found dead in a clear murder of suicide in New Zealand, were identified by local media as Claire and Ben Anderson.
The couple, probably in fifty, was found late on Monday after the police forced themselves in a rented real estate in the chic suburb of Roseon.
Neighbor Emma Prestidge told the New -Zeelandse Herald that they had only recently moved from London to Wellington and were 'dream neighbors'.
“The lady told me that she felt a bit unsafe in London wherever she went. In New Zealand she just felt … A feeling of calmness and the feeling just had that she could really enjoy her life, “she said.
Ben Anderson had lived and worked in Nieuw -Zeeland, while Claire had settled with him in December, a neighbor told the local media.
It is believed that he worked in the academic world at universities in Great -Britain and New Zealand, while working as a teacher.
The couple had adult children who live in the country and had considered moving to Otago to be closer to them, the neighbor said.
They were found late on Monday evening after the police were contacted by a family member who deals with their well -being.
Ben Anderson had worked at universities in Great -Britain and New -Zeeland
Claire Anderson moved to join her partner in December. They thought about moving to Otago to be closer to their adult children, neighbors said
In the aftermath of their death, the couple was described by their landlord as “passionate about being in NZ and giving their families the experience to live here.”
“Both she and their families lived life to the completely full and were always planning or always made great adventures,” said the landlord about “my British lodgers.”
“He was a smart, caring, charming man. She was lively, friendly, intelligent and both made friends wherever they went. They were both absolutely great people. '
'They were both such positive and incredible parents, friends and members of many communities.
'We send our love and condolences to them [family] And friends. '
The police said they supported the family.
Neighbor Paul Prestidge said local media that the couple was 'very friendly people', with whom he would have dinner.
He said the couple had a son who did not live with them.
Prestidge said he believed that the woman had been a teacher.
He said he remembered that he saw the couple the week before the last, but did not remember if he had seen them more recently.
Emma Prestidge told Radio New Zealand that they had moved from London.
'I understand that they had finally packed their lives in London and all their things were in a shipping container, and they were a bit looking to move here forever.
“They were … in the next phase of their lives, I think, and ready to set up a bit for the next part of their chapter that … is really sad.”
The police are still asking and told the locals that they are expecting an increased presence in the area.
They said they were not looking for someone else in connection with the dead.
It is not currently known how the British pair died, but Detective inspector Haley Ryan of the New -Zeeland police said: “I want to offer the certainty that there is no constant risk for the Roseon community.”
A general picture of Palliser Road, Roseon, where the police said two people died
The police are still asking and the local residents told that they are expecting an increased presence in the area (file image of the New -Zeeland police)
A spokesperson for the FCDO said last night: “In this case we were not approached for consular aid, but our employees are ready to support the British nationals overseas 24/7.”
A statement from the New -Zeeland police read: 'We continue to appeal to anyone who can have information that can help our questions, and everyone with residential CCTV who records traffic movements in the Roseon area, in particular on Palliser Road and the surrounding streets, to contact the police.
“Work on us online now or call 105 and refers to the file number 250401/2474 or” Operation Palliser. ”
MailOnline contacted the FCDO for comment.
