Graham Russell Smith was reported missing on 10 November 2024. Photo: NZ POLICE
A year on from the disappearance of a man on a popular Wellington walking track, the police remain hopeful he will be found.
Graham Russell Smith, of Kāpiti, was reported missing while walking at Rangituhi/Colonial Knob at about 6.30pm on 10 November 2024.
He had been walking on Doctors Track - where lots of people walk, bike and tramp.
Smith is about 165cm tall, and was wearing a blue puffer jacket and brown corduroy pants.
He potentially suffered from dementia and had difficulty hearing.
Smith was never found despite hundreds of hours of searching.
Acting detective sergeant Nicholas Mead said police continued to hope that someone may have information that could help find Smith, or provide closure to whānau.
People should call 105 if they know something - and reference file number 241111/3559.
"We acknowledge the tireless efforts of all agencies and volunteers involved in the search and thank the community for their support," he said.
"Police also extend our thoughts to Graham's family at this difficult time."
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