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Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
24 December 2023 | Announcements
Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire
Forest fire on Matakana Island
23 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.
Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury
21 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.
Southland moves to restricted fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Far North moves into prohibited fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.
Inland Otago fire risk set to spike
18 December 2023 | Announcements
Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.
Keeping fire safe this festive season
18 December 2023 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to make fire safety a priority these holidays.