Firefighters working to contain hazardous substance at the Port of Auckland

RNZ

30 May, 2026 02:38 AMQuick Read

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It is not known what the hazardous substance is, but Fire and Emergency New Zealand says there is no risk to the public. Photo / RNZ, Samuel Rillstone

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has contained a leak of a hazardous substance at the Port of Auckland.

Crews from Auckland City, Grey Lynn, Avondale, Balmoral, Parnell, Mount Roskill and Ōtara were sent to Fergusson Wharf about 9.20am today in response to the spill.

A Port of Auckland spokesperson told RNZ the substance on the ANL Kiwi Trader container ship belonged to a customer.

Fire and Emergency provided a solution for cleaning up the spill and left it with Port of Auckland staff about 11.30am.