The source of a smell that saw a six-storey central Auckland building evacuated has been revealed as a petrol scooter running inside the building.
About 20 firefighters, including the specialist hazmat unit, were called to the corner of Anzac Ave and Short St about 4.45pm over what was initially reported as a chemical spill.
A Fire and Emergency NZ spokesman said crew were being stood down at 7pm after the source of the smell was discovered.
The building was still being ventilated.