Police response to volcanic activity
Police are working to assist the Department of Conservation following a gas and ash eruption at the Te Maari crater on
Mount Tongariro this afternoon.
Area Commander for Taupo Police, Inspector Steve Bullock said: "We have no road closures in place but I would discourage
sight-seers from travelling to the area. We don't want unnecessary congestion to contend with, and want to ensure the
road network remains free-flowing just in case there is any further volcanic activity."
There have been no immediate reports of any injuries and whilst Police remain as always in a state of readiness there
are currently no search and rescue requirements.
ENDS