Concerns for missing Auckland rest home resident

Solomani Kumi, 69, was last seen by staff a Capella House in Blockhouse Bay, around 7.20pm yesterday. Photo / Supplied via police

Police are concerned about a man suffering from an array of medical conditions who has gone missing from an Auckland rest home.

Solomani Kumi, 69, was last seen by staff a Capella House, 39 Bolton St, Blockhouse Bay, about 7.20pm yesterday.

Mr Kumi suffers from hypertension, dementia, type two diabetes and dyslipidaemia.

Police say these aren't life threatening, but he is due to take is medication at 8am today.

Mr Kumi is described as Fijian, of medium build and 1.7 metres tall. He speaks English and Fijian.

When he was last seen he was wearing a black t-shirt with a white hood and "athletic reg no 355 Brooklyn" written on it, black pants and dark canvas shoes.

Mr Kumi has no access to money or cards and is described by police as a fast walker. Previously when he's gone walkabout he was found in Sandringham and at the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Capella House is run by the Auckland District Health Board and provides 24-hour nursing care.