Oldest missing Phillips child turns 12 while in the bush

Wednesday 18 June 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 18 Jun 2025, 3:13pm

Jayda Phillips celebrates her 12th birthday today while remaining missing in the bush. She and her siblings, Ember and Maverick, have been missing since December 2021 after being taken by their father, Tom Phillips. An experienced bushman suggests the family is likely moving regularly through cold conditions.

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1. RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 6:51am

   Tom Phillips and family likely to be 'moving quite regularly' in cold bush, says hunter (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato Times via RNZWed 18 Jun 2025, 7:50am

   Phillips and family likely to be 'moving quite regularly' in cold bush, says hunter (opens in new tab)

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3. NZ HeraldWed 18 Jun 2025, 3:13pm

   Oldest missing Phillips child turns 12 amid harsh bush conditions (opens in new tab)