A central Auckland wharf and nearby cafe have been evacuated because of an oil spill on a boat.
The 500 litre spill is contained to the boat, which is at Orams Marine Village in West Haven, a Fire and Emergency spokesman said.
"There's been no spill into the water. We're waiting for a removal company to arrive."
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Two fire trucks from Auckland Central and Grey Lynn had been sent to help after the alarm was raised at 3.12pm, he said.
