The man used petrol and fire starters in an attempt to start the blazes, filming the incidents and accompanying the footage with extremist propaganda in support of Islamic State.
During his visit, Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite will meet with Indian officials to discuss Australia's constructive approach to skilled migration and explore opportunities to further strengthen the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police were called to the area shortly after 11pm following reports that several people had been involved in an altercation.
Sumggling scheme relied on baggage handlers using their access to restricted airside areas to intercept suitcases containing drugs before they reached New Zealand Customs Service screening points.