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Amberley Fire Update

19 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a well-involved vegetation fire on Racecourse Road in Amberley.

Upper Waitaki Fire Update #2

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained a large grass and scrub fire in Upper Waitaki and are now dampening down hotspots.

Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire in Upper Waitaki near Lake Benmore under control

Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

17 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Recent rain in Taranaki has not dampened down the fire risk across the District.

Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Prohibited Fire Season for Wairarapa Coast

14 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for the Wairarapa Coast

Titahi Bay fire update #6

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.

Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Two crews of firefighters will be working on the Titahi Bay fireground today, dealing with hotspots and strengthening containment lines.