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Southland moves to open fire season
29 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Southland moves to an open fire season from 8am today (29 March).
Marlborough south zone moves back to restricted fire season
23 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Marlborough south zone will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (23 March) until further notice.
Otago District fire season changes
21 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Parts of Otago will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, until further notice.
Canterbury District moves to Open Fire Season
20 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency is relaxing restrictions on outdoor fires in its Canterbury District from today (Monday 20 March).
Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season
17 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.
Fire and Emergency launches investigation following the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others
9 March 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency investigation into the fatalities of two firefighters and the injury of two others at Muriwai during cyclone Gabrielle
Otago coastal zones move to restricted fire season
3 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the fire zones in the coastal parts of Otago, from 8am Monday 6 March 2023.
Generators pose fire risks - here’s how to be safe
3 March 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency encourages people in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to be aware of the fire hazards associated with running a generator.