Farm buildings in Morison Bush, South Wairarapa, were damaged after a fire erupted in the early hours of 11 October. Photo: RNZ / Soumya Bhamidipati
Police have found the woman they were searching for in relation to a suspected arson in South Wairarapa yesterday morning.
Detective Inspector Darrin Thomson said police found Maya Moore yesterday, and the 47-year-old was assisting with their enquiries.
Police earlier said she was believed to have been in the area when fires burned multiple buildings on two rural properties on Wards Line, in Morison Bush.
It is understood three houses and two barns were damaged.
Fire and Emergency received reports of a house fire on Wards Line at 3.44am on Tuesday, and said when crews arrived they found several buildings alight.
Crews from Wairarapa, Palmerston North and Hutt Valley fought the blazes.
Police have thanked the public for their help.
