A karakia has been carried out, the site remains closed, and further comment would be provided as investigations progressed.
“We ask the public to respect the tapu of this area and stay away from the work site,” Patrick said.
The council began the work last week, building facilities on council reserve land to help be better prepared to respond to emergencies such as flooding and tsunami.
The facilities include additional garaging and workspace to provide back-up facilities to add to the district’s emergency preparedness.
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