UPDATED 11.05AM: A Whakatane man has been arrested in connection to the shooting at an Eastern Bay of Plenty berry farm and café.

The 26-year-old man is now assisting police with their inquiries into two robberies, including the attempted armed robbery of Julians Berry Farm in Whakatane, which both occurred on Tuesday.

Detective Senior Sergeant Greg Standen says police's inquiries into the matter are continuing and there are still several people who officers yet to be spoken to.

'I would like to thank the members of the public who provided assistance in this matter, especially the witnesses at Julian's Berry Farm and the owners of the business for their time and co-operation with police yesterday afternoon.

'Police can reassure the community that no one else is being sought in connection to yesterday's events.”

While no one was seriously injured, the attempted armed hold-up was a traumatising event for everyone involved and their willingness to help police is greatly assisting their investigation, says Greg.

EARLIER:

Police are still hunting an offender who wounded two people during an attempted armed robbery of an Eastern Bay of Plenty berry farm and café.

A police spokesperson confirms no arrests have been made following the incident at Julians Berry Farm on Huna Road, Whakatane, on Tuesday.

Police received several calls reporting a firearm had been discharged towards the floor during the armed incident shortly before 1.30pm.

'Two people were hit by pellets and were treated by ambulance at the scene for minor injuries.

A concerned member of the public who spoke to SunLive yesterday believed his granddaughter, who worked at the berry farm and café, had been shot in the back by the offender.

Anyone with information or who witnessed the attempted armed robbery of Julians Berry Farm on Huna Road, Whakatane, on Tuesday is being asked to contact their local police station.

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.