Police tonight have set up a tarpaulin and are searching under lights at a West Auckland property near where toddler Aisling Symes disappeared a week ago.
Firefighters and police have been working since about 6pm on Pomaria Rd, a Henderson street connecting with Longburn Rd where the two-year-old was last seen, and were reportedly searching a septic tank at the back of the property.
The Fire Service confirmed they had been using concrete cutters.
The property down a long drive adjoins the back of Aisling's grandparents' home and has a creek running beside it.
Aisling's mother said she went missing from the house while her back was turned.
Both the grandparents' house and adjoining Pomaria Rd property were cordoned off by police tonight. Officers who appeared to be forensic investigators have turned up at the scene.
A crowd of more than 100 people and media had gathered outside.
Earlier this evening, a church service where prayers were being said for Aisling was interrupted when extended family left in a hurry, media reported.
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