New Zealand: Police responding to bomb threat on Wellington waterfront early March 10

Event

Police are responding to an apparent bomb threat in the PWC building in downtown Wellington on the waterfront early March 10. Authorities have evacuated the building as a precaution.

Authorities are advising the public to avoid the immediate area as a precaution. A significant number of security personnel have deployed as part of the police operation; related ground transport disruptions are likely until the incident has concluded and authorities have completed their investigation.

Advice

Avoid the incident area until authorities have issued the all-clear. Heed instructions from security services. Allow additional time for ground transportation in nearby areas.