Police are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man in relation to a firearms incident in Auckland last month.

The man was captured on CCTV footage at a service station in Otahuhu, and police have released the footage to the public.

"He is seen wearing distinctive black and white New Balance trackpants," says a police spokesperson.

"No one was injured in this firearms incident, but police are following lines of enquiry to identify those involved and we believe this man can assist our investigation.

"Anyone with information about this man's identity is asked to contact Police on 105, quoting file number 210411/0402."

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.