Firefighters look to hand over control of Waiouru scrub blaze

Sunday 1 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 2 Nov, 10:52am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force

Fire and Emergency NZ is preparing to hand over control of the large scrub fire in the Waiouru military training area. After burning through more than 3,700 hectares, containment lines were strengthened on Sunday as weather conditions improved.

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1. RNZSun 1 Nov, 7:17am

   Waiouru blaze slowly getting under control (opens in new tab)

   • Waiouru blaze contained, hot spots remain: FENZ (opens in new tab) Sun 1 Nov, 11:11am
2. The PostMon 2 Nov, 10:52am

   Defence Force to take back control of large Waiouru fire (opens in new tab)