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 social media, Wahangaoterangi Trust said local kaumātua had placed a rāhui on the whole of Whaingaroa Harbour, as well as Ngarunui beach, north to Kaha Point (muscle rock).
"Unfortunately Luke Berwick has been missing since Tuesday. Police have been following leads but are quite certain now that Luke is missing at sea. There has been a rāhui put over the ocean by local kaumātua.
"Until further notice, if you want to respect local tikanga and protocol then don't enter the ocean until the rāhui is lifted."
The trust said it was supporting Berwick's family.
"We have acknowledged to them that the community are feeling their sadness and fear of the situation."
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.