Police have been called to an incident near Rotorua's central city after reports of a man with a machete.
Police were notified by members of the public about 12.50pm to the incident on the corner of Lake Rd and Tarewa Rd.
A police communications spokeswoman said police were told a man had got out of a car with a machete.
Police have this afternoon arrested a man in relation to the incident and he is expected to appear in court once charges have been confirmed.
Rotorua police are asking any witnesses to contact them.
