Despite making the discovery some time this morning, it was not reported to authorities until just after 6 o'clock this evening, a police spokeswoman said.
Nash was reported missing shortly after 5pm
Missing woman Judith Nash, 75, was last seen walking along the Motueka Valley Highway about 5.30am today. Image / Google
Tasman Police are appealing to the public for any sightings of Nash since.
Police said she had been walking with Scooter - who is also missing - towards Motueka and had been wearing jeans, a multi-coloured shirt and a beige jacket.