Suspicious package in Auckland not explosive

At approximately 6pm this evening the Defence Force revealed the suspicious package located in Mayoral Drive was not explosive nor a danger to any member of the public.

All cordons have been lifted from the area and Police and Defence staff have dispersed.

The package is believed to be a 'Geocache'.

A 'Geocache' is apparently an electronic package used by computer buffs that can be tracked electronically around the world.

The computer buffs use them as a form of entertainment.