Seven people were rescued after their boat caught fire off Waiheke Island, this afternoon.
A Fenz spokesperson said they received a call just after 5:30pm about a vessel on fire 500m from Enclosure Bay, Waiheke Island.
“The fire service sent crews on Coastguard and Police boats to assist.”
“They currently have fire crews, dampening down hot spots and making sure the fire is extinguished.”
Seven people were rescued from a dinghy near the boat.