RNZ understands school children were gathered near a cordon at the scene as emergency services responded just after 10am.
Fire and Emergency said fire crews were called to reports of a bus fire but on arrival encountered an unknown substance.
A Hazardous Materials Unit as well as four fire trucks are at the scene.
Two ambulances and support vehicles, as well as police are also in attendance.
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Source: RNZ · RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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