An arrest has been made after a woman was shot this morning in Helensville, north-west of Auckland.

A 28 year old man faces charges of wounding with reckless disregard, and unlawful possession of a firearm and will appear in the Waitakere District Court on Monday.

The victim's undergone surgery today and remains in a critical condition in Auckland hospital.

Police are not seeking anyone else as part of their inquiries.

A scene examination is taking place and the public can expect to see a Police presence at the address today.

Neighbours reported hearing police imploring a person to put their gun down and give themselves up during the incident.

A local resident said the scene had been cordoned off and that a helicopter had been circling.

Neighbours had reported to him that police had been shouting at someone in the Mill Rd home to put their gun down and come out, he said.

The witness understood the person at the house was later arrested and scene examiners were still there.