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Prohibited Fire Season for Canterbury District
31 January 2024 | Announcements
The Canterbury District will move to a prohibited fire season from 11.59pm Wednesday 31 January, until further notice.
Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa
20 January 2024 | Announcements
Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.
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.
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.
Twizel community taking the fire risk seriously
12 January 2024 | Announcements
Visitors to the Mackenzie Basin are being given information about the fire danger in the hope that they will avoid risky activities that could spark a wildfire.
Titahi Bay fire update #2
12 January 2024 | Announcements
Additional rural firefighters are being brought in to tackle the vegetation fire in Whitireia Park, Titahi Bay, which broke out about 11pm last night.
Titahi Bay fire update #1
12 January 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters and ground crews are working to bring a large vegetation fire under control at Titahi Bay.