If you see police officers with firearms on Clayton Rd in Rotorua this afternoon between 1.30pm and 2pm there is no cause for concern.
Bay of Plenty police said the Rotoura police Armed Offenders Squad is doing a demonstration at Western Heights Primary School this afternoon.
"We have been notifying local residents and the police team will be inside the school grounds at all times, but some loud bangs may be heard and a helicopter will be overhead for part of the demonstration," police said.