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Open fire season for Otago District

Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.

Keep looking while you’re cooking

Fire and Emergency is reminding New Zealanders to never leave cooking unattended following two recent house fires in Auckland.

Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin

The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire.

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Open fire season for Otago District

Keep looking while you’re cooking

Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin