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Extreme fire danger in Northland
3 March 2020 | Fire Season Updates
With over 100 avoidable fires already in Northland this fire season Fire and Emergency is urging people to pay attention the total fire ban.
Changes to fire season in Wairoa
3 March 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The fire season in all Rural Zones in Wairoa is now Restricted & the Wairoa Township Zone has changed to Open. The Bay Forests Zone remains in a Total Fire Ban.
Rain not enough to change fire danger
25 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand (25/02/2020).
All of North Island now in a Prohibited or Restricted fire season
13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The entire North Island & most of the South, is now in either a Prohibited or Restricted fire season.
Restricted fire season for Wellington
13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
As of 8am Friday 14 February, Wellington (including Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley) will be in a Restricted fire season.
Prohibited fire season declared in Manawatū
11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Manawatū, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts, as of 8am Wednesday 12 February 2020.
Prohibited fire season for Tararua and Wairarapa
11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Tararua and Wairarapa districts are now in a prohibited fire season.
Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay
10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay. The change in fire season is effective from 12pm Monday 10 February 2020.