New Zealand / Wellington Region

Ōtaki man and dog missing since Saturday

10:50 am on 25 November 2024

David McHaffie. Photo: Police / supplied

Police are continuing to look for an Ōtaki man and his dog, both missing since Saturday.

David McHaffie and his pet Ropey were reported missing from Kaitawa Road in Ōtaki Forks.

Police said Land Search and Rescue would be assisting them in the search on Monday.

They urged the Ōtaki township and Ōtaki Gorge Road community to check their properties, outbuildings and any CCTV footage they might for the pair.

McHaffie was last seen at around 7am on Saturday morning wearing a green jacket and blue sweatpants, walking Ropey, a black labrador.

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