A search and rescue operation is underway this morning after reports of a kayaker missing in the water near Waiwera.
Emergency services were called to the incident about 7.35am, after the kayaker had been seen coming out of their vessel and not resurfacing.
Police immediately deployed, including the Maritime Unit aboard Deodar and Police Eagle, as well as members from Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and volunteers from Hibiscus Coastguard.
Sadly, the man has not yet been located.
A Police Search and Rescue team will deploy to the area this afternoon to conduct a shoreline search at low tide.
The community should expect to see emergency services staff operating in the ara.
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