A large grass and scrub fire in Ngaruawahia has been contained this morning, firefighters say.
The fire's front measured 600m by 300m last night, but was not threatening nearby houses.
Ngaruawahia Fire Brigade posted an update on the fire to their Facebook page just after 6am.
"We have managed to contain the fire and stop it spreading into the bush. We are continuing operations today. The Hakarimata track is not in any danger.