Auckland's King's College and Otahuhu College are in lockdown while police search for an individual.

Armed police have been seen entering Otahuhu College.

Otahuhu College confirmed that both schools are now in lockdown while King's College posted an emergency notification on it's website saying there is "currently an issue in the vicinity of the College".

A police spokesperson said they are in attendance at an unfolding incident at Otahuhu College where they are searching for an individual.

King's College student Harjodh Singh speaks with Leighton Smith from inside the lockdown

LISTEN ABOVE AS HARJODH SINGH SPEAKS WITH LEIGHTON SMITH