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Otago Fire Risk will Spike on Thursday
28 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Tomorrow is shaping up as a "spike day" in parts of Otago, when the fire danger rises sharply before dropping back again.
Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season
22 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.
Redevelopment of Parnell fire station to begin in January 2023
22 December 2022 | Announcements
Work will begin on 9 January 2023 on the redevelopment of the Parnell fire station.
Don't invite disaster - keep your grass short
21 December 2022 | Announcements
Warmer and wetter spring weather has led to massive grass growth. People should keep their grass short to prevent wildfires.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season and fireworks ban has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December) until 1 February 2023.
Restricted fire season for Tairāwhiti District
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Tairāwhiti District will move to a Restricted Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 22 December until further notice.
Baling hay too quickly can lead to fire risk
20 December 2022 | Announcements
People baling hay need to make sure the hay is dry before it's baled, stacked and stored to prevent haystack fires.
Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer
20 December 2022 | Announcements
New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.