The New Zealand government has been in regular contact with Fifa since the attack, which occurred with just hours to go before the World Cup opener.
— There are many eyes on Auckland because of the soccer World Cup. The tournament will be held as planned, says Prime Minister Chris Hipkins at a press conference.
At least two people were killed and six people were injured when a lone gunman stormed a construction site in central Auckland and opened fire on Wednesday morning.
Lone perpetrator
The perpetrator, who is believed to have acted alone, is dead, according to the police.
— There is no wider threat to national security. This appears to have been the act of an individual, says Hipkins.
The shooting took place near the Norwegian national team’s player hotel, with just hours to go until the opening of the World Cup. Several teams also live near the event.
— They are all safe, says New Zealand’s sports minister Grant Robertson.
At nine o’clock on Thursday, Swedish time, the football World Cup kicks off, where the host nation New Zealand faces Norway at Eden Park in Auckland.
— The tournament continues and tonight’s match will be played, says Robertson.
Does not change Swedish plans
Robertson has spoken with Fifa president Gianni Infantino and general secretary Fatma Samoura, among others, and emphasizes that there is close cooperation between the police and Fifa before and during the tournament.
The deed has not affected the plans of the Swedish national team.
“At the moment, there is no information that would change the way we work,” Swedish national team press officer Fredrik Madestam tells Aftonbladet.