Man asks Ponsonby schoolboy to get in car

Police are speaking to a suspect after a man asked an Auckland schoolboy to get into his car this morning.

The man allegedly approached the Ponsonby Intermediate student as he walked to school in the upmarket suburb about 8.40am.

Police have confirmed they are questioning someone and may lay charges.

The principal of nearby Westmere School warned about the incident in an email to parents.

"This morning on the way to school a student at Ponsonby Intermediate was approached by a man in a Toyota sedan ... who drove next to him and asked him to get in the car and listen to a song," principal Carolyn Marino wrote.

"The child did the right thing, refusing and seeking help.

"A full police investigation has been conducted.

"Could you please remind your children tonight of the importance of always travelling around our community with an adult or in groups.

"Remind them that if a stranger approaches them and asks them to do something to move away as quickly as possible, tell a safe adult or teacher.

"As children get older we want them to be able to show some independence.

"So when travelling with them on familiar routes they may take to the park, to school, to the dairy, the cafe, discuss 'safe places' along the route where they may go and seek help if it is ever needed."

Auckland City Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Whittaker confirmed police were called to an intermediate school in Ponsonby this morning "after a man in a vehicle allegedly approached a student".

"The victim has quickly left the area and told a teacher what has happened.

"We are currently interviewing a man in relation to this incident and we cannot rule out the possibility of charges being laid."

Police would not confirm if the man asked the child to get into the car.