Concerns for Australian tourist potentially missing in New Zealand

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New Zealand police are concerned about an Australian tourist who may be on the country's South Island.

Elizabeth Wielga is believed to have checked out of her accommodation in Tongariro on the North Island last Friday and was due to fly out of Auckland later that day.

"Her family and police are concerned for her welfare and want to establish that she's safe," local police said in a statement.

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New Zealand police are searching for a missing Australian tourist who checked out of her accommodation last Friday and was due to fly out of Auckland that day. Elizabeth Wielga is believed to have left her accommodation in Tongariro on the North Island on August 30 and officers believe she may now be on the South Island.

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"Ms Wielga does not have a phone or computer.

"It's possible she doesn't realise police are trying to locate her."

Police have received information from the public today that Wielga has potentially travelled to Wellington.

"Information suggests she may be intending to travel to Picton," police said.

"We encourage anyone who has seen Ms Wielga, or who has information that might help us locate her to get in touch."

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