A number of roads in central Hāwera were closed this morning as emergency services responded to a gas leak.
People were evacuated from the cordoned area as "a precaution" and others were asked to avoid the scene, police said.
"Emergency services are responding to a gas leak at the intersection of Union Street and Nelson Street," a spokesperson said.
"Cordons are in place on a number of streets intersecting Union Street, including High Street, Grey Street and Wellington Street.
"Cordons are also in place near Countdown and the intersection of Nelson and Princes streets."
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At about 11.30am, police said the cordons have now been lifted and "there is no ongoing threat to the public".
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