"We are hoping she will be able to tell us about the last few weeks and what has taken place, and hopefully we can just get some more information.
"We are still looking for [Ms Hodgetts]. She is obviously aware we are looking for her and hasn't been making any huge attempt to come home and see us."
Mr Vining said there was a "bit of anger" towards Ms Hodgetts on social media websites, which may be preventing her reappearance.
One post on Facebook said: "Well done. So good to hear you are home Sarah Peka. Oh so relieved that nothing serious came across the news. Now as for that woman Leeanna, well now hope the police get a hold of this woman and put a light on the ordeal that had occurred!"
Mr Vining said the Year 10 Hastings Girls' High School student was emotionally shaken but was not in danger during the fortnight away.
"I wouldn't say danger was the right word. It is more a matter of whether her mental and physical condition were impaired by the situation.
"She's 14, so the circumstance of being away from her family could have impaired that."
He said the two-week search used a significant amount of police resources across the North Island.
"We have had to utilise staff around the country to make enquiries on our behalf which has made it more labour intensive than perhaps it should have been."
Ms Hodgetts is described as European, who regularly wears darkened prescription glasses and a beanie, has short hair, is short and of thickset build.
She may be travelling in a dark blue Toyota Corona sedan, registration YK3034.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Leeanna Hodgetts should contact their local police station or the Hastings Police Child Protection Team on (06) 873 0500.