Police confirmed Samantha Beyers, known as Sam, has been located after she was reported missing last Wednesday.
Police said earlier this week they and Beyers' family were concerned for her welfare.
A post on the Canterbury Police Facebook page claimed that Beyers, who police said has connections to Invercargill, was found at West Spreydon School in Christchurch.
However, a police spokesperson could not confirm where she was found, saying they had not "been provided any further specific details to share".
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