9/11 remembered in Auckland

North Island firefighters commemorated the September 11 attacks of 2001 with a memorial climb up the BNZ Tower in Auckland's CBD this morning.

About 60 firefighters from as far north as Kamo and as far south as Upper Hutt took part in this morning's event.

Firefighter Tony Scott said the event was also to commemorate firefighters who had lost their lives while serving in New Zealand.

"It's a time to reflect and pay respect," Mr Scott said.

A list of the 50 firefighters who have died while serving since 1872 was read out before a prayer by the Dean of Auckland, Ross Bay.

Bagpipes then accompanied firefighters with Amazing Grace as they gathered in groups and adjusted their equipment.

Donned in full kit, including oxygen bottle and full face masks, the firefighters left in small groups to climb the 26 floors of the BNZ tower.

At the top they were rewarded with a bottle of water.