Three people have been arrested following a disorder involving two groups of people outside the Whakatāne District Court.

Two men – aged 18 and 26 - are scheduled to appear in the Whakatāne District Court at a later date on weapons and dangerous driving charges.

A police spokesperson says a third person being referred to Youth Aid.

"A vehicle used during the incident yesterday morning has subsequently been impounded.

"Police will continue to make enquiries into this incident, and would like to speak to anyone who has any footage of the incident.

"If you have CCTV footage or other video of the disorder on Pyne Street and Boon Street, please call Police on 105, referencing file number 240320/8767."