Firefighters from Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton respond to diesel spill

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17 Dec, 2025 07:17 PMQuick Read

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Multiple fire engines are at the scene of a diesel spill in Pāpāmoa. Photo / NZME

The Waitomo Petrol Station forecourt in Pāpāmoa is being cordoned after a diesel spill.

Firefighters were called to the scene just before 8am.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Josh Pennefather said it has been reported as “one large diesel spill”.

“It is covering two lanes
of the forecourt.

“We have trucks from Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Greerton, as well as the hazardous materials unit from Greerton.”