
Reference: 20484
Appendix – Breakdown of the costs recorded against F4331396, the Tongariro forest fire incident that commenced 8 November 2025
Cost category
Amount ($)
Hire of Aerial Services
811,298
External Firefighting Services
35,445
Volunteer payments
67,577
Plant & Equipment Hire - Operational
19,547
Travel & Accommodation & Meals
12,217
Incident catering
4,621
Employee payments
43,377
Foam
-
Fuel
690
Consultants
375
Other supplies
10
Operational Equipment <$1000
-
Freight charges
-
Occupancy
87
Other supplies
-
Computer & communications equipment costs
28
Printing and Stationery
-
Operational equipment repairs and maintenance
-
Fleet repairs and maintenance
-
Media & Communication costs
-
Miscellaneous costs
59
Total
995,330