A training exercise will be carried out off the Taranaki coast. Photo: 123RF
A training exercise will be carried out off the Taranaki coast, in a bid to assess how agencies respond to a maritime emergency.
The operation will be held on Sunday between Port Taranaki and the Bell Block area.
Locals are being told they may notice smoke markers, objects on water and life rafts, reminiscent of a real emergency.
Taranaki search and rescue coordinator and public team supervisor Wade Callander said the exercise is to test its systems should an emergency happen.
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