"The child did the right thing, refusing and seeking help.
"A full police investigation has been conducted.
"Could you please remind your children tonight of the importance of always travelling around our community with an adult or in groups.
"Remind them that if a stranger approaches them and asks them to do something to move away as quickly as possible, tell a safe adult or teacher.
"As children get older we want them to be able to show some independence.
"So when travelling with them on familiar routes they may take to the park, to school, to the dairy, the cafe, discuss 'safe places' along the route where they may go and seek help if it is ever needed."
Auckland City Area Commander Inspector Jacqui Whittaker confirmed police were called to an intermediate school in Ponsonby this morning "after a man in a vehicle allegedly approached a student".
"The victim has quickly left the area and told a teacher what has happened.
"We are currently interviewing a man in relation to this incident and we cannot rule out the possibility of charges being laid."
Police would not confirm if the man asked the child to get into the car.