A person is being checked over by paramedics after being trapped by several poles in an orchard near Katikati.

Emergency services were called to a rural property just before 12.30pm, after reports of a person being stuck.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand northern fire communications shift manager Colin Underdown said the man was freed before crews arrived, and firefighters provided first aid until ambulance staff took over care.

He said only one person was involved, and the extent of their injuries is being assessed by paramedics.

Police said they were called to the incident as well.

Hato Hone St John said they were called at 12.23pm of an incident at Rawaka Drive in Katikati.

“One ambulance and one rapid response unit responded to the scene.

“Our ambulance staff assessed one patient at the scene in a minor condition.”

No one was taken to the hospital.