Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in Wellington, with nearby residents advised to close windows, doors and stay inside.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand were called to the blaze in Moa Point, near an inlet pumping station, about 1.52pm.

“There is a large amount of smoke in the area. If you are impacted by this, please close your windows and doors, and stay inside if possible,” Fire and Emergency said.

Four trucks and a command unit are in attendance, alongside one truck from Wellington Airport’s fire brigade.

The southern end of Stewart Duff Drive, where crews are working, is closed.

Fire and Emergency advised people to avoid the area and use the other entrance to the airport.