Authorities are continuing a large-scale search for a woman missing from Christchurch

66-year-old Tracy was reported missing yesterday afternoon after not turning up to a pre-planned lunch date.

Her Tesla was found along Taylors Mistake Road in Scarborough about 2pm.

Police, Search and Rescue, Fire and Emergency and Coastguard volunteers are involved in a search along a steep, rugged cliff-face in the area.

Tracy is of small build, with grey curly hair.