Police cordon near RNZAF base in Woodbourne, Marlborough, Defence personnel evacuated

Police are responding to an incident near Marlborough Airport. Photo / Google

A police cordon has been erected following an incident near the RNZAF base in Woodbourne, Marlborough.

A police spokesperson said they were responding to an incident in the Woodbourne area.

“Cordons are in place around the surrounding areas.”

A New Zealand Defence Force spokesperson confirmed a cordon was established near the base’s southern side where some personnel have been evacuated.

“[It] will remain until the incident is rectified. The rest of the base remains operational.”

The cordon is also affecting traffic to Marlborough Airport.

“Members of the public who wish to access the airport terminal can do so via Godfreys Rd,” police said.

An Air New Zealand spokesperson told Stuff that flight NZ5200 from Blenheim to Auckland was affected.

The spokesperson said the flight suffered a 20-minute delay to allow customers extra check-in time due to the road delay.

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