By Finn Blackwell of RNZ
Fire crews are responding to a bushfire near Te Aute Ridge Rd and Bethells Rd in Waitākere, West Auckland, this evening.
Crews were called about 6pm.
Three helicopters are responding but ground crews are unable to access the blaze due to the gradient of the terrain.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said anyone concerned about the fire, or smoke, should call 111.
Police said they were aware of the bushfire but were not at the scene.
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