UPDATE: Incident, Taupō

Police are speaking with the person and verified no firearm was involved.

Cordons are being stood down and the lockdown lifted in the Acacia Bay area.

Police would like to thank the community for responding to Police instructions and their patience and understanding while we resolved the situation.

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