New Zealand / Bay Of Plenty

Arrests over fire at Tauranga site

11:06 am on 7 July 2022

Two people have been charged with arson in relation to a fire at Tauranga Historic Village last month.

The fire on 16 June caused extensive damage to a building on the property that housed the offices of Rainbow Youth. Photo: RNZ / Giles Dexter

The arrested men, aged 29 and 33, are due to appear in Tauranga District Court today.

The fire caused extensive damage to a building on the property, which housed both Rainbow Youth's offices and Gender Dynamix - a mental health organisation for gender diverse people.

The historic village is home to both original and replica historic buildings.

Police say they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the fire, though enquiries into the incident are ongoing.