Wharepapa South residents have written to Police to say they are not happy with the lack of information for locals as the incident unfolded.
Sue and Colin Hall live on Whatauri Road and were woken at about 1am, witnessing emergency services and AOS in action.
Mrs Hall is the Rural Neighbourhood Support co-ordinator and also co-ordinator of the Community First Response Team in Wharepapa South.
She says if there was a dangerous incident taking place in the district, a call to her means she could have alerted other residents to be on their guard, report anything that might be helpful to Police and she could check on her neighbours' wellbeing.
Mrs Hall was also concerned about a reported Police officer's comment that he 'did not believe the wider public should be concerned, as it was an isolated area'.
She says there are 15 houses and families up Whatauri Road alone, with another 18 houses and families on Wharepapa South/Seafund Road.
It is also a popular place for tourists who participate in rock climbing.
Residents were also not told of the potential danger of an armed man still being sought by Police.
Local farmer Jack Koopman says it raises a number of issues, one being the responsibility of farm management to provide a safe workplace for staff.
Mrs Hall says if Neighbourhood Support was involved, warnings could have been posted so staff were advised of any risks.
The locals believe the wanted man was apprehended on Friday afternoon following another large Police presence in Whatauri Road - but again have not been informed and are piecing information together.
It appears the Thursday night incident began when one man, who was armed, threatened another after their cars collided.
The armed man drove off and was chased by a third party on a quad bike.
The bike rolled and the rider was injured.
The quad bike crash was called in by a farming couple, who told the Halls they felt uneasy about their dealings with Police on the night of the incident.
Mrs Hall has asked Police what their protocol/policy is for informing surrounding households in country areas of imminent danger and of the need to stay indoors.
She says the network is in place - so why not use it?