Fire fighters and helicopters are fighting another blaze on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Video on Twitter shows a plume of smoke blowing above Redcliffs.
A helicopter can be seen soaking the blaze with monsoon buckets.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand said multiple calls about the fire on Galilee Lane were received about 11.30am today.
Eight crews are currently in attendance, as well as four helicopters, and the blaze is currently contained.
Firefighters remain on alert as the fire continues to smoulder. (Source: Other)
In total there are more than 30 fire fighters involved, with other support staff.
"People are asked to stay away from the area to let emergency services work," Fire and Emergency said in a statement.
Sixteen homes have been evacuated.
"An aerial [helicopters] attack is still taking place and we expect our crews to remain on site overnight.
"We would appreciate it if the public could please stay away from the area."
The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research - NIWA - this morning forecast heat for the city.
"Our high-resolution model is showing near 35°C in eastern Canterbury, north of Christchurch," it said in a tweet.
It comes just days after a fire ripped through the Hillsborough side of the hills on Friday night, burning close to 30 hectares of land.
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