The fire is contained but not controlled and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) has placed firetrucks at three homes as a precaution.
Firefighters were alerted to the fire off Island Block Rd about 1.15pm.
Fenz incident commander Shane Bromley said four fire trucks, five tankers, and two helicopters are responding to the fire, with another helicopter on its way.
Around 4pm, another nearby resident said it didn’t look like the fire was under control yet.
Police said Fenz had notified them about the fire around 2.40pm but police assistance was not required.
A Department of Conservation spokesperson said staff were aware of the fire.
The area around Island Block Rd has a low fire danger rating, according to the Fenz website. The lighting of fires in the area is currently allowed without a permit.
More to come.
Malisha Kumar is a multimedia journalist based in Hamilton. She joined the Waikato Herald in 2023 after working for Radio 1XX in Whakatāne.
Maryana Garcia is a Hamilton-based reporter covering breaking news in Waikato. She previously wrote for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.