Auckland residents concerned over the orange haze taking over the sky has prompted a message from police.



While emergency services appreciate the conditions - caused from the Australian bushfires - are causing concern, people are being urged to leave the 111 line for specific instances.

These include when someone is breaking into your house, there is car accident where people might be hurt, or cars are blocking the road, someone has been assaulted and the offender is still there or you are afraid for your safety and or for those around you.

The 111 number also applies when an emergency police response is needed.