Two people have been arrested in relation death of Ngaruawahia man Mitchell Paterson.

Waikato District Manager Criminal Investigations, Detective Inspector Graham Pitkethley says the men have been arrested overnight.

"A 36-year-old man was arrested in Paeroa and is due to appear in the Hamilton District Court on Monday July 23 on charges of murder and kidnapping.

"A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with being an accessory after the fact, and is due to appear in Hamilton District Court on July 31."

Mitchell's body was found at McLaren Falls near Tauranga on July 13.

"The enquiry into the circumstances surrounding his death continues.

"Police would like to thank the community for their assistance, especially those community members in Paeroa yesterday evening, who were patient with Police while inquiries into the operation were being conducted."

Anyone with further information can contact Hamilton Police on (07) 856 6200.