Large vegetation fire at Tongariro National Park is now contained

Tuesday 9 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 7 reports · updated Tue 9 Dec 2025, 8:57am

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Firefighters have successfully contained a large blaze that burned through approximately 322 hectares of vegetation at Tongariro National Park. The fire, which began on Monday afternoon after multiple fires merged, was fully contained by Tuesday afternoon. Crews will continue to monitor the area and use drones to check for hotspots.

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1. RNZTue 9 Dec 2025, 4:59am

   Firefighters fear wind change could cause 322ha Tongariro blaze to flare up (opens in new tab)

   • Tourists stunned at speed of Tongariro fire (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 6:37am
   • Live: Firefighters battle to contain large blaze at Tongariro National Park (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 7:07am
2. Waikato TimesTue 9 Dec 2025, 8:05am

   Crews contain half of Tongariro National Park fire (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 9 Dec 2025, 8:14am

   Tongariro fire update: Ground crews and helicopters fight 322ha blaze near SH47 (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsTue 9 Dec 2025, 8:57am

   Firefighters, helicopters continue to battle Tongariro wildfire (opens in new tab)

   • Tongariro wildfire now 80% contained – nearly 300ha scorched (opens in new tab) Tue 9 Dec 2025, 8:57am