Man charged after hunting incident in Kawerau Island, Hauraki Gulf

A man has been charged after a firearm was discharged in a hunting incident in Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf overnight.

Police said at 12.50am on Thursday emergency services responded to reports that a person had been injured after a firearm was discharged in bushland near Schoolhouse Bay Road.

One person was transported to hospital in a critical condition, police said.

A 44-year-old man has been charged with careless use of a firearm and will appear in North Shore District Court on Friday.

WorkSafe has been advised.