The public is being asked to avoid the Founders Heritage Park in Nelson after explosive material was found. Photo / NZHThe public is being asked to avoid the Founders Heritage Park in Nelson after explosive material was found. Photo / NZHThe public is being asked to avoid the Founders Heritage Park in Nelson as items in the facility are checked for an explosive material. A police spokesperson said the NZ Defence Force's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit is carrying out an assessment of the material on Atawhai Drive. ****A post on the Nelson City Council facebook page said the items are being checked for picric acid.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 20, 2021 00:11 UTC