19 Jul 2025

Man missing after leaving Lower Hutt, heading for Napier

8:23 pm on 19 July 2025
Traiten, 32, went missing after leaving an address in Lower Hutt's George Street, and was reportedly on his way to Napier, police say.

Traiten, 32, went missing after leaving an address in Lower Hutt and was believed to be headed for Napier. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Police

Police are searching for a missing man who was travelling to Napier from Lower Hutt.

Traiten, 32, was reported missing late on Friday night, and was last seen wearing a green hunting jacket, grey trackpants and black shoes.

He was seen leaving an address on Lower Hutt's George Street three days ago, but Traiten never made it to his destination in Napier.

Traiten, 32, went missing after leaving an address in Lower Hutt's George Street, and was reportedly on his way to Napier, police say.

Anyone with information about where Traiten is should call 111, police say. Photo: Supplied/ NZ Police

"Police and Traiten's family have concerns for his welfare, and would like to find him as soon as possible," police said.

Anyone with information that could help police find him was asked to call 111 immediately, and to quote file number 250719/1657.

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