Friday, 30 January 2026 - 12:31pm | Bay of Plenty

Evacuation due to gas leak, Wharewaka, Taupō

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Residents of Harakeke Drive, Wharewaka, Taupō, and surrounding areas are being asked to evacuate due to a gas leak today.

Police were called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand around 12.10pm, after a digger has hit a gas line.

Residents of Wharewaka Road and Lake Terrace are also being evacuated.

The public is advised to avoid the area. 

ENDS