One person has been arrested after reports of a shooter in the Auckland suburb of Hobsonville this afternoon.
“Police have been notified of a person discharging shots at an industrial building on Hobsonville Rd and are responding to the scene,” NZ police said in a statement about 5pm.
“There is limited information available at this stage and we will provide an update when able.”
Police later confirmed that a 29-year-old man has been charged with discharging a firearm in/near a place/dwelling.
He is due to appear in Waitākere City District Court on December 15.
A police spokeswoman said police were unable to comment further as the matter was now before the court.
Hobsonville Rd was blocked between Westpark and Marina View Drive as of 3.45pm today.
Police had been seen arming themselves with assault rifles and other gear on nearby Luckens Rd, West Harbour.
The armed officers eventually left that safe location and proceeded to the cordoned off site on Hobsonville Rd.
Numerous police cars have been seen travelling along the Northwestern Highway with lights and sirens on.
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Emergency services received the report around 7pm.