High winds have torn a panel from a central Auckland building.
Parts of the intersection of Victoria St West and Nelson St have been cordoned off.
"The area around the building has been cordoned off as a precaution, while an engineer comes in to assess the building and the debris are cleared," police told Newshub.
"The road immediately around the area has been reduced to one lane and motorists are being advised to avoid the area and expect delays."
Police are currently diverting traffic while Auckland Council organises a crane to remove the panel, Fire and Emergency told Newshub.
NZME reports the panel fell from the facade of a building subject to $40 million remedial work.
Auckland has been slammed by constant heavy rain on Thursday, as a strong weather system drives across central and northern parts of the country.
No one has been injured.
Newshub.
