Firefighters are battling multiple blazes in Tongariro National Park on Monday.
Fire and emergency said three helicopters were responding and three fire trucks and crews were already on the ground.
Photo: Supplied / Shane Isherwood
A spokesperson said the fires are south east of the devastating blaze that took hold in the area last month.
Photo: Supplied / Shane Isherwood
They said the current fires are closer to Mount Ngauruhoe with one about 30 by 200 metres squared.
SH47 WAIMARINO TO TONGARIRO – FIRE – 1:50PM
Due to vegetation fires, the road is CLOSED between SH46 and SH48. Follow the detour and allow extra time for travel. If travelling southbound, detour via SH1 and SH49. Reverse for northbound. ^AG pic.twitter.com/eGC9evsFVS
— NZ Transport Agency – Central North Island (@nztacni) December 8, 2025
The road between State Highway 46 and State Highway 48 has been closed due to the fires.
The Department of Conservation said FENZ was leading the response and it was working to understand the extent of the fires.
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