With a rāhui in place, Whakapapa will remain closed until it ends and access roads reopen. We support the importance of this time for recovery and protecting access for the ongoing fire response.

We will share updates here when more information is available.

For further information check the link below:

https://www.doc.govt.nz/news/media-releases/2025-media-releases/rahui-extended-across-tongariro-maunga-following-devastating-fire/