Wednesday 22 February

Port Hills Fire Update – 4.15pm

Water quality

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.