Water supplies in areas affected by the
fire have been tested to ensure they remain at the required
drinking water standards and additional treatment has been
undertaken where necessary. Ongoing testing will continue to
ensure quality is maintained.
Tracks
reopen
The barriers have been removed from Rapaki
Track and tracks in Mt Vernon Farm Park.
Access to the
Huntsbury Spur Track and Bowenvale Valley remain closed.
This is because of continuing helicopter work in the
area.
For the latest information about shared use (walking
and mountain biking) tracks go to ccc.govt.nz/walks.
Information about mountain biking tracks is available at
ccc.govt.nz/trackstatus.
Drones -
clarification
Army personnel are working inside the fire
perimeter today, advising residents about the use of drones
in the area. They are delivering notices about the planned
use of
drones.
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