Firefighters are battling a large scrub fire in Northland.
Fire and Emergency northern communications acting shift manager Carren Larking said four fire appliances and three helicopters are tackling the blaze on Giles Rd in Horeke.
The fire started at 2.15pm on Saturday and has continued overnight.
She said a further two helicopters are on standby.
Larking said crews are also working with two bulldozers and one excavator.