Police have urged the public not to approach Storm Hughes, 33, who fled from a work party outside the Spring Hill Prison in north Waikato yesterday.
He had a "significant history" of violence in Australia, said police and should not be approached.
Arai Hema fled from an outside work party at Auckland Prison at Paremoremo on January 21.
He remains at large.
Police hunting for Hughes have warned residents of Huntly, Mercer, Te Kauwhata, Pukekohe, Pokeno and nearby areas to lock their cars, homes and outside buildings.
They also warned farmers to call them immediately if they noticed any intruders on their farms. They said signs could include spooked stock or barking dogs.
Police said escaped prisoners often hid during the day and tried to break into buildings or vehicles at night.
Hughes is a Caucasian, of medium build, 171cm tall with short blond hair and tattoos on his arms and back.
He was last seen dressed in a blue denim jacket, grey shirt and grey trousers.
Hughes has lived in Tokoroa and has links to the Turangi and Taumarunui areas.
