Police are concerned for the welfare of 41-year-old Amaria Whatuira.

Amaria – who goes by the name Mia – hasn’t been seen or heard from since early August.

"Her home address is in North East Valley, Dunedin, but she could be anywhere in the South Island", a police spokesperson says.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 105 and quote the file number 210916/0897.