It has been 168 days since 33-year-old Nigel Peterson went missing in Rotorua.

And police are continuing to search for him.

Constable John Fredericksen says police will recommence the search for Nigel, after a Behavioural Science Profile was carried out.

"This new information regarding Nigel's possible behaviour around the time he went missing has given Rotorua Police a better understanding of his potential movements and areas he may have gone.

"As a result, Police, family members and LandSAR personnel will spend the coming week planning."

Then on May 11, 12 and 13 teams will search both new, and already covered areas, in the hope of finding some evidence to indicate what happened to Nigel, says John.

"The goal is to provide some closure for the family who are still hopeful that Nigel can be located and returned to them.

"Police would still like to hear from anyone who believes they may have seen Nigel in and around Rotorua since his disappearance on November 17, 2017, and the week following."

People can ring Rotorua Police on 07 348 0099, send a private message to the BOP Police Facebook page or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.