Police are appealing for sightings of a Manawatū woman with two children who has gone missing.

Manawatū Police said Chiana Phillips, 30, is believed to have two children – aged 1 and 2 – in her care.

“Police have concerns for the welfare of Chiana and the children.”

Anyone who has seen Phillips or has information on her whereabouts is asked to contact police and quote file number 250104/0997.