Police are searching for a missing man and his black labrador from Ōtaki Falls.

Police are urging members of the Ōtaki Township and Ōtaki Gorge Rd community to check their properties for David McHaffie and his dog Ropey.

“David was last seen on Kaitawa Rd, Ōtaki Forks around 7am on Saturday. He wore a green jacket and blue sweatpants and was walking his black Labrador dog.

“If you have seen David or have any information that could help you locate him, please call 111 urgently, quoting event number P060709770.”