MISSING PERSON in Eastern District, 4:00pm

A female named Marana Tui TAKIWANA aged 36 years and her 18 month old child left Gisborne on the 9th of January heading to Waitangi in Northland.

Marana was due to arrive at around 6pm this day and has not been heard of or seen since by her family.

Marana is driving a 1999 White Nissan Pulsar vehicle, registration number DDN500. The vehicle is very distinctive as it has graffiti sprayed on both back doors.

If anybody has information in relation to the whereabouts of Marana and her 18 month old child or has sightings of the White Nissan vehicle could they please contact their local Police immediately.