Source: New Zealand Police
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.
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LiveNews: https://nz.mil-osi.com/2026/01/30/evacuation-due-to-gas-leak-wharewaka-taupo/