Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fire at Lake Ōhau.
Meanwhile, the conservation charity Trees That Count says it's a good reminder of the fire risk that wilding pines and exotic forests pose around New Zealand.
Jesse speaks to Adele Fitzpatrick, the chief executive of Project Crimson, which leads Trees That Count.
Adele Fitzpatrick is the chief executive of Project Crimson, which leads Trees That Count. Photo: Jason Mann Photography Ltd
