A homicide investigation has been launched after the death of a man who was critically injured in Te Puke on Saturday.

At around 10.30am, Police received a report of a person having been admitted to hospital with a critical gunshot wound, Western Bay of Plenty Area Investigations Manager Detective Senior Sergeant Natlie Flowerdew-Brown said,

"Today, despite best efforts by medical experts, the man died this morning," Senior Sergeant Flowerdew-Brown said.

Police on duty outside the property on Manoeka Rd in Te Puke. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

Police are now working to establish the full circumstances of what has occurred, and to locate those involved.

A scene examination is taking place in the Manoeka area, and Flowerdew-Brown said nearby residents can expect to see an ongoing police presence in the coming days.

About 50 metres of one lane of Manoeka Rd was cordoned off by police. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage in the Manoeka area on Saturday, October 25 between 10am and 11am.

"We would also like to speak with anyone who may have information that can assist in our investigation," Flowerdew-Brown said.

The property was taped off while police conducted an investigation. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

A reporter at the scene said four armed police were standing guard on either side of a property at the centre of the police investigation.

Orange markers were in the driveway area.

Orange markers in the driveway of the property under investigation. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Other properties across the road also had their driveways taped off and the property directly opposite had a police car at the end of it

Police on duty at the scene in Te Puke. Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford

"If you can assist in our enquiries, please contact Police online through 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 251025/0395."

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

Fire crew members arrived on Sunday afternoon with an Incident Support Vehicle to dismantle the lighting rig that had been erected at the scene overnight.Photo / Rosalie Liddle Crawford.