Residents have been sent to the nearby Waikarā Marae, which has been set up as a support centre. As of Wednesday last night, the blaze covered more than 70ha, with about a 5km perimeter.

Dr Whaanga (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Mamoe, Waitaha) is a linguist who has more than 20 years’ experience as a Māori educator focused on linguistics, te reo Māori, mātauranga Māori, Māori ...

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