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Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season

18 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Fire restrictions have been lifted in Tairāwhiti with the District moving back to an open fire season from 8am today (Wednesday 18 January 2023).

Restricted fire season for Marlborough

16 January 2023 | Announcements

A restricted fire season is now in place for all of Marlborough, effective from 8am this morning (16 January 2023).

Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season

13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)

Restricted fire season for Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki

13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (13 January).

Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones

12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Southland

12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

A restricted fire season is now in place for Southland, as at 7am this morning ( 12 January).

Restricted fire season for West Coast

10 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates

All of Buller and Grey Districts are now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am this morning (10 January).

High fire danger forecast for the West Coast

2 January 2023 | Announcements

High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.