A number of cordons are in place, with multiple road closures around the area
Police are also assisting with the evacuations of schools and residents in surrounding areas.
If members of the public have been evacuated, Police advise them to travel to Takahanga Marae on Takahanga Terrace.
Press release at 4.42pm.
Image credit: Guido Jansen
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A trip to the Marae
Wouldn’t that go down a treat