A person has been arrested after a gun was fired and pointed at a member of the public on the Kāpiti Coast early on Sunday, police say.
The alleged offender discharged the firearm and presented it at a member of the public in Waikanae just after 8am.
No one was injured.
Later on Sunday morning, police said a person had been arrested over the incident.
No-one else was being sought, police said.
"We acknowledge this was a very distressing incident and we want to reassure the Waikanae community that there is no risk to their general safety.
"There will be an increased police presence in Waikanae today while staff continue to establish the circumstances of the incident."
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has further information is urged to contact police on 105.
