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A Whangārei driver who performed a burnout in front of police is now facing charges.

Sergeant Shawn Parker, of the Whangārei Youth Crime Unit, said police were monitoring a gathering of car enthusiasts at the Okara Shopping Centre on 2 May.

He said officers were speaking with youths in the area at about 10pm, when one of the vehicles left the meet.

"A white Honda Accord exited the carpark and performed a burnout through multiple gears along the road," Sergeant Parker said.