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Southland moves to restricted fire season
4 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates
At 8am this morning (4 February 2021) the Southland region changed from an open fire season to a restricted fire season.
Prohibited fire season for Hawke’s Bay
3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates
Hawke’s Bay is now in a prohibited fire season, as at 8am 3 February 2021.
Restricted fire season for Waikato
3 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates
The Waikato district will move to a restricted fire season from 8am Wednesday 3 February 2021.
House fire in Pokeno prompts warning that fire gets real, fast
2 February 2021 | Announcements
A recent house fire in Pokeno, Waikato is a timely reminder of just how fast fire can spread and the importance of having an escape plan.
Prohibited fire season for Western Bay of Plenty
2 February 2021 | Fire Season Updates
The Western Bay of Plenty is now in a prohibited fire season.
Prohibited fire season for Marlborough
26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates
All of Marlborough, both urban and rural areas, is moving to a prohibited fire season from 0800 on Wednesday 27 January 2021.
Canterbury update: 1.30pm
26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates
All of Canterbury and much of the upper South Island have suspended all fire permits, with immediate effect.
Fire permits in Nelson/Tasman suspended during hot weather
26 January 2021 | Fire Season Updates
All active fire permits in the Nelson Tasman district with the exception of Nelson Lakes, Murchison, and Golden Bay West have been placed on a 48hr suspension.