A person is in a moderate condition after a house fire in Tahawai, north of Katikati, this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to a property on Ongare Point Rd about 12.15pm after reports of a fire.

Hato Hone St John said one ambulance responded and paramedics were treating one patient at the scene.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews found a small fire in the garage area and roof cavity of a single-storey home.

Two fire trucks and a water tanker were sent to the property.

Firefighters remained at the scene this afternoon, working to fully extinguish the blaze and ensure there were no remaining hotspots.