Kahurangi National Park search: Defence Force joins hunt for missing tramper

“Search efforts today will focus on spurs and large water systems coming off the Wharepapa/Arthur Range,” Evans said.

The New Zealand Defence Force is being enlisted to aid in the search for a tramper who went missing in a South Island national park more than a week ago.

“Police thank everyone involved so far for their ongoing efforts to locate Graham.

“This includes members of Land Search and Rescue, Department of Conservation, New Zealand Defence Force, Rescue Coordination Centre, and commercial helicopter operators.

The New Zealand Defence Force is being enlisted to aid in the search for a tramper who went missing in a South Island national park more than a week ago.

“Police still want to hear from anyone who was in the Baton/Ellis River area from the afternoon of 26 December, particularly anyone who was around Flanagan’s Hut.”

The New Zealand Defence Force is being enlisted to aid in the search for a tramper who went missing in a South Island national park more than a week ago.

Any sightings or information can be reported at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update report”, or by calling 105 using the reference number P064981672.