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Tongariro National Park Fire Update #14

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #14

11 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to move from offensive firefighting to patrolling and monitoring the area burnt by the fire in Tongariro National Park, but is still treating the area as a live fireground.

District Commander Nigel Dravitzki says that no obvious signs of fire have been seen today. “That’s a good sign, but it doesn’t mean the fire is out.”

“There may be patches of smouldering vegetation that would reignite very easily in windy conditions. That is common fire behaviour, especially in an environment like this where the vegetation dries out easily.”

Thirty five (35) firefighters have been patrolling tracks within the fireground today, checking for hotspots and signs of active fire.

Last night Fire and Emergency’s specialist drone team began thermal imaging flights around the perimeter.

Nigel Dravitzki says the fireground was mapped today and contains 2,935 hectares with a 35km perimeter. “Until we have checked it thoroughly, we will continue to take a precautionary approach,” he says.

Fire and Emergency has worked closely with Mana Whenua and the Department of Conservation, the Ruapehu District Council, Horizons Regional Council and their civil defence teams.

Fire and Emergency remains responsible for managing the fireground but will begin to take a less visible role in its management as they become more confident about the level of risk, Nigel Dravitzki says. “We will still be here and we will maintain the capability to respond to any flare ups or fresh activity, but we will transition to be more in the background.”

State Highway 47 will reopen at 5pm today, with speed restrictions.

Fire and Emergency is also hoping that drivers with dashcams may be able to help with the fire investigation. They would like to hear from anyone with a dashcam who was on SH47 last Saturday afternoon between 1pm and 4pm. The particular area of interest is SH47 from the intersection with SH4 to the intersection with SH46.

Please email tongarirofirephotos2025@fireandemergency.nz to contact the investigation team.

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