Sixty-seven-year-old woman missing in Hamilton

Barbara has been missing since Saturday evening.
Barbara has been missing since Saturday evening. Photo credit: New Zealand Police

A 67-year-old woman has gone missing in Hamilton, with police saying there are major concerns for her wellbeing.

The woman, named only as Barbara, has been missing since Saturday evening.

In a statement, police said she was last seen walking in the direction of Hamilton's Ōhaupō Rd.

She was wearing a fluffy long-sleeved top and brown leggings, police said

"Police and her family have serious concerns for her welfare," said the statement

Residents in the area around Waikato Hospital and Hamilton Lake were being asked to check their properties, including sheds, where Barbara may have taken shelter.

"If you have seen anyone fitting Barbara's description since last night, please call police urgently on 111, quoting event number P050418849."