Two Napier schools were put into lockdown on Thursday afternoon. Photo: RNZ / Marika Khabazi
Two Napier schools were put into lockdown on Thursday afternoon after reports of a person with a weapon being seen nearby.
Police were called to reports of a "disorder" on Tait Drive at 2.15pm, a police spokesperson said, and it was believed a weapon had been seen.
Armed police were on Tait Drive, the spokesperson confirmed.
Cordons had been in place, but police said these had been lifted by 4.45pm.
Schools which had been asked to keep students inside had been able to now release students, the spokesperson said.
Police would remain in the area as they continued to investigate the incident.
Parkside Adventist Christian School said on social media, students were allowed to go home just before 3pm, but needed to avoid Tait Drive as it was closed.
The school earlier said it had been put in lockdown "until further notice".
Porritt Primary School also said on social media it was in lockdown after being advised to do so by the Ministry of Education.
"Our spaces are secure and our students are safe. We cannot lift this lockdown until given the all clear by the NZ police."
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