Police were justified in shooting a man with a violent history who pointed a gun at them, a investigation has found.
Wattie Kahu was shot twice on March 24 last year. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found the shooting was justified.
Kahu survived the shooting but suffered head and leg injuries.
Armed police were searching several residential blocks after reports of suspicious activity and suspected burglary on March 24 when they saw a man climbing over backyard fences and pointing what appeared to be a black pistol towards them.
The officers recognised Kahu, who was wanted for a burglary several days earlier.
They knew Kahu had a violent criminal history, and had been told he was prepared to use firearms against police.
One officer drew his Taser and chased Kahu into the street, but Kahu pointed his pistol at him.
The officer fired the Taser but missed Kahu.
Another officer fired two shots from his Glock at Kahu. Police then discovered he had an imitation firearm.
The authority said the shooting was justified because the officer believed Kahu posed an immediate threat of grievous bodily harm or death.
"The officer considered that Mr Kahu had the capability and opportunity to shoot the other officer who was carrying the Taser, and that it was necessary to act immediately to prevent that from happening," authority chairman Judge Sir David Carruthers said.
The authority also found police gave Kahu appropriate care after the shooting.
Central District Commander Superintendent Sue Schwalger said officers acted to keep themselves and the community safe.
"While thankfully rare, such incidents are traumatic both for our staff and the communities they occur in."