Police seek information about missing Aotea/Great Barrier Island woman Julie Butler

• Police want to hear from anyone who has information about missing Aotea/Great Barrier Island Julie Butler.
• The 55-year-old usually lives aboard her yacht “Blazing Shadz” in Kaiaraara Bay.
• Butler has been missing since April 4.

Police are asking the public to help find missing Aotea/Great Barrier Island woman Julie Butler.

The 55-year-old usually lives on her yacht, the “Blazing Shadz”, moored in Kaiaraara Bay.

A partner agency notified police on April 4 about concerns for Butler.

Adverse weather affected local police inquiries on the island at the time.

“However, on April 7, it was confirmed Blazing Shadz was not moored in its usual location.”

Police have contacted their maritime unit and the Coastguard.

“[We] have also made inquiries with nearby harbour masters... including Whangārei.”

Julie Butler usually lives aboard her yacht, the "Blazing Shadz", moored in Kaiaraara Bay. Photo / Police

Police have also contacted Butler’s friends, whānau and other partner agencies and said there were welfare concerns for her.

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“Please contact 105 using the reference number 250404/8311 if you have any information about Julie or the vessel so that we can reunite Julie with her family.”