Residents evacuated due to a large scrub fire north of Helensville have been allowed to return home, however the blaze remains out of control.
Six homes were evacuated this afternoon as a precaution due to the smoke.
Two helicopters have been called in to help battle the blaze. Photo: RNZ / Patrick Phelps
Eight trucks were at the scene this evening, down from ten earlier today.
Two helicopters were working earlier but stopped because of poor light.
A fire spokesperson described the area as gentle hill country with pine trees.