Listen "Local volunteers support firefighters battling Tongariro blaze"
Episode Synopsis
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have been checking the flanks of the big burn at Tongariro National Park for hotspots, and Department of Conservation fire crews remain on duty today. At the height of the blaze, FENZ firefighters and DOC crews have been supported by local volunteer who opened marae up to evacuees, helped feed workers and co-ordinate operations. Bubs Smith from Ngati Hikairo ki Tongariro, the guardian hapu, is one of them and spoke to Lisa Owen.
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