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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.
Fire and Emergency implores the Far North to take fire prohibitions more seriously
10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously.
Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu
7 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.