All clear given at Waitakere District Court after white powder sparks evacuation

February 18, 2019
Waitakere District Court


The Waitakere District Court at Henderson in west Auckland was evacuated this afternoon after white power was found in the building.

The alarm was raised at 2pm and the Ministry of Justice said it was working with emergency services on the scene. 

Fire and Emergency NZ said the court was evacuated and cordoned off while the white powder was identified.

Police said late this afternoon the matter had been resolved, with the substance found to not be suspicious.

There were evacuations as a precaution and it was deemed there was no risk for the public, a spokesperson said.

The building would be reopening, he said.

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