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Police want to get in touch with an Australian couple believed to be travelling in Canterbury, Otago or Central Otago.
Police southern communications centre spokesman Senior Sergeant Tony Ellis said Ted and Linda Deardon were travelling in a green Toyota Corolla registered AHD224.
Mr Ellis said the couple had indicated they were intending to visit Hanmer Springs, in North Canterbury, Dunedin and Queenstown during their trip.
The Deardons were asked to contact a relative in Nelson, Michelle Fenwick, on 03 544 2874 or 021 100 7422, or their nearest police station.
- NZPA