Te Kiteroa is a Retreat & Historic Homestead. Photo: NZME filesFirefighters are currently at the scene of a blaze at Te Kiteroa Retreat & Historic Homestead in Waimate. A Waimate local said they noticed smoke coming from the homestead about 2pm on Saturday. They were called to the scene at 1.45pm, after reports of smoke coming from the two-storey building.A Waimate local said it is "devastating" and "terrible" to see the historic homestead on fire. The local is located up on a hill and can see "lots of smoke" coming from the homestead.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 15, 2021 04:41 UTC