Auckland's Orewa College suspends student over prank gun threat

Auckland's Orewa College has suspended a student over a prank gun threat to the school.

In an email to parents today the school says they were made aware of the threat two days ago.

After referring the matter to police, police said "the threat was made as a joke, and there is no access to firearms," the school's email reads.

Principal Kate Shevland confirmed to 1 NEWS the student has been suspended.

Police confirmed to 1 NEWS they are satisfied there's no threat to the school and no action has been taken.