A fire has broken out at the summit of Te Mata Peak.
Firefighters were called to the renowned Hawke's Bay attraction, which has been the site of several fires started by fireworks in recent years, about 8.37pm on Friday.
Witness at the scene Chris Morris said four fire trucks had travelled up Te Mata Peak Rd towards the blaze.
The fire was initially spreading fast and had reached 100 metres down the steep eastern slope towards Craggy Range, he said.
But once firefighters had reached the summit and began attacking it with hoses it had come largely under control by 9.15pm, Morris said.