11:42 am today

Search continues for fisherman missing in Raglan

11:42 am today
Police are asking anyone who has seen Luke, and not yet reported it to Police, to get in touch as we continue our search to locate the 31-year-old man last seen in Raglan.

Hamilton's Luke Berwick, 31. Photo: Supplied / Police

A land and sea search is continuing for a Hamilton man who intended to go fishing in Raglan one week ago.

Luke Berwick, 31, was believed to have been staying at the Raglan Holiday Park as of 23 September.

His family last heard from him the next day and have concerns for his safety.

Police said Berwick had the "intention of going fishing" last week and had good knowledge of the Raglan area, usually fishing "from the wharf at the end of Wallis Street, Raglan mouth, Ngaranui, Wainui, Manu Bay, and Ruapuke rocks".

On Monday, police said an aircraft was being used in the search efforts for Berwick.

"Search areas include Luke's last known locations including land and sea around Raglan and immediate areas.

"Police remain in contact with Luke's family, providing any updates as the search continues.

"If you have seen Luke, or have any information not yet reported to police, please update us online now or call 105."

The reference number is 240927/5606.