Police in Hawke's Bay are today searching waterways around Haumoana Reserve in the continuing search for a missing tourist.
Hawke's Bay Police assisted by LandSAR and Surf Life Saving teams will today search the Haumoana reserve and estuary area for missing French tourist Pierre Paludet.
The 32-year-old was last seen in the area on Friday night.
A statement from police said investigators are keeping an open mind about his disappearance and a thorough search of the area is the next step in the enquiry.
Police are following up a number of possible sightings of Pierre but still want to hear from anyone who might have seen him.