12:13 pm today

No sign of missing Waikato man, as police renew appeal for info

12:13 pm today
Missing Te Aroha man Louis Van Der Walt

Louis Van Der Walt. Photo: Supplied

Police have yet to find any trace of a man who went missing near Te Aroha three weeks ago.

Waikato man Louis Van Der Walt, 44, was last seen on the morning of 13 November when he parted company with family during a walk on Mt Te Aroha.

"Police Search and Rescue teams and LandSAR volunteers have searched the area extensively since Louis was reported missing, alongside a number of other enquiries," Detective Senior Sergeant Kristine Clarke said on Thursday.

"Unfortunately we have not yet located any sign of Louis, and we are appealing for anyone out and about in the area to be vigilant for anything which may assist us in locating him."

He was wearing a blue T-shirt, brown shorts and jandals.

Louis, 44, has been missing since Thursday 14 November 2025 when he was last seen heading to the Tui Domain Track at the base of Mt Te Aroha.

Louis Van Der Walt. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Anyone with information was urged to call 105 and quote file number 251114/9651.

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