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Further fire restrictions for Wairarapa
5 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Further fire restrictions will be put in place for parts of the Wairarapa on Friday.
Bridge Hill fire update #2
5 December 2024 | Emergency Information
The large vegetation fire at Bridge Hill remains out of control and uncontained.
Bridge Hill fire update
5 December 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency is continuing to fight the large vegetation fire at Bridge Hill, SH73 near Craigieburn.
More hot dry weather for Hawke’s Bay – more fire restrictions imposed
4 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has now placed around three-quarters of Hawke’s Bay into either a restricted or prohibited fire season, until further notice.
Waimea moves into restricted fire season
3 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
High temperatures and lower rainfall have prompted a change to the fire season in the Waimea fire zone from open to restricted today.
Bay of Plenty moves into restricted fire season
2 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Outdoor fires will be restricted in the Bay of Plenty from 8am on Wednesday 4 December, after a sharp increase in the number of fast-moving vegetation fires.
Fire risk spikes with hot, dry weather this week
2 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
With temperatures hitting 30C degrees in parts of the country this week, Fire and Emergency New Zealand urges people to be extra cautious about starting fires.
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki move into restricted fire season
2 December 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season today.