Firefighters in Tauranga and Auckland have battled small fires this morning.
The first engulfed a boat in a driveway at Papamoa Beach early this morning and is being investigated to find out whether it was deliberately lit.
Fire Service senior communicator Colin Underdown said residents at the Rota Close home alerted emergency services to the fire about 4.45am.
The fire was well-involved when firefighters arrived and flames were threatening the nearby house.
The residents were evacuated while the fire was contained.