A scrub fire which was last night threatening homes and lifestyle blocks near Papakura has been brought under control.
Firefighters attended the blaze at Awanui Rise and Kaipara Road about 4.45pm yesterday
Fire communications shift manager Paul Redden said the conditions were very dry and four trucks and a tanker were needed to bring the half-acre scrub fire under control.
The fire was contained around 7pm and no properties were affected.
