Hill, 50, was last seen on Hillside Drive in Maoribank on Sunday. Police say about 5.45pm he was seen having a short conversationwith a couple walking a small dog at the Maoribank Lights intersection, above the Hutt River.
“Police want to speak to this couple about the short interaction. If this is you, please contact us.”
Police asked locals to check CCTV or dashcam footage around 5.30 that evening, and their properties, for any sign Hill may have been there.
Hill is described as 195cm tall, of solid build, with black hair and a short white beard. He was last seen wearing black shorts, a dark green T-shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, black jandals and cap.
Trenton said his father’s car and most of his belongings were still at home.
“[He took] his vape, his phone and a couple [of] smokes, but other than that it is very unusual for him to leave a full pack of smokes at home when he goes off like this.”
Anyone with information is asked to update police and use the reference number 240916/4478.
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