Police carrying firearms will converge on a house in the Wellington suburb of Kilbirnie tomorrow, but officers say there is no need for alarm.

Photo: RNZ / Richard Tindiller

A training exercise is taking place on Rongotai Road between eight o'clock in the morning and 4 in the afternoon.

Residents are also likely to hear loud bangs and breaking glass coming from the property.

Anyone with questions or concerns is being asked to contact the Wellington Police Communications Centre.