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Change of fire season for Thames-Coromandel zone
2 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Rain across the Waikato district has seen a decrease in fire danger, prompting Fire and Emergency New Zealand to move the area back to an open fire season.
Wellington region moves to Restricted Fire Season
2 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Wellington region moves to a restricted fire season from 8am on Friday 2 February until further notice.
Large grass fire near Seddon contained
31 January 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have contained a large grass fire in the Seddon area of Marlborough.
Restricted fire season for Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones
31 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice.
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.
Hurunui District fire update #2
27 January 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters and heavy machinery are continuing to work on putting out the fire beside the Hurunui River at Domett.
Hurunui District fire update
27 January 2024 | Emergency Information
A fast-moving vegetation fire in the Domett Rd area of Hurunui District has been contained but is still burning.
Very high fire danger for Manawatū-Whanganui this weekend
26 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people in the Manawatū, Whanganui and Horowhenua not to light any fires this weekend.