UPDATED

Silverdale School, Orewa College, Whangaparāoa Primary School, and Gulf Harbour School have all taken the precautionary step of closing their doors today in response to a threatening email received by the school.

The closure is a safety measure, and it is important to note that this is not a scam.

The school administration urges parents, guardians, and concerned individuals to refrain from contacting the school directly at this time, as the premises will be unattended.

Officials are currently working to assess the situation and gather more details.

Note: The information provided is based on available details at the time of reporting and is subject to change as the situation unfolds.