Emergency services are at a fire at Tahorakuri Forest in the Taupō District.

A spokesperson for Fire and Emergency NZ said multiple calls were received about the vegetation fire and seven crews were in attendance as of 1.40pm.

The fire was “approximately 1.5 hectares”, he said.

“Approximately 32 firefighters are in attendance currently working with two helicopters,” he said.

A police spokesperson said they were assisting with traffic management.

There were no evacuations reported.

More to come.