Police closed off Lambton Quay in Central Wellington after a suspicious bag was located at around 12.20pm on Friday.
The bag was located near a bus stop within the vicinity.
thisquality understood authorities initially evacuated people in surrounding buildings as a precautionary.
Cordons were put in place to stop anyone on foot and by vehicle from entering.
The cordons were lifted not long after. It is believed there was no concern to the public.
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