“A continued effort again today will focus on Mt Huxley, the Huxley River South Branch and upper Ahuriri River. “Police want to thank the Ōmārama and wider Mackenzie community, along with the Ōmārama volunteer fire brigade for their outstanding support of the search effort. “We are also grateful for the efforts of the Ōamaru, Ōmārama, Twizel and Dunedin Land Search and Rescue groups, who are working in difficult and rugged terrain.”A large-scale search over a large area is ongoing for a missing tramper in the Mt Huxley region of the Southern Alps. “We ask anyone who has climbed Mt Huxley or has been tramping or hunting in the Huxley River South Branch between December 28 and January 2 to make contact with police if they haven’t already,” Sheat said. A large search is underway for Connor Purvis, a tramper missing near Lake Ōhau.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 05, 2026 23:17 UTC