Photo: Martin HunterShould a large wildfire take hold, Fire and Emergency New Zealand has the resources to deal with it, the organisation says. Fire crews in New Zealand have been fighting a large forest fire in Napier, which has been contained now, while more firefighters were busy helping battle blazes in Australia. New Zealand has been sending firefighters to Australia since October when the massive fires there took hold. So far this fire season, 179 New Zealand firefighters have been sent in shifts to help Australia fight the fatal wildfires. New Zealand is also in the process of sending defence force helicopters and crew to help - a move that has transcended politics.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 07, 2020 01:18 UTC