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Fireworks ban at Northland’s Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula and Ripiro Beach
1 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fireworks are banned in the Ahipara township and surrounds, on the Karikari Peninsula, and at Ripiro Beach from Friday 1 December, until further notice.
Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf Islands
1 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Hauraki Gulf Islands enter a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.
Restricted fire season lifted for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki
26 September 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season in place for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones has been lifted, as of 8am on Tuesday, September 26 until further notice.
Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki
13 September 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Central Otago and Upper Waitaki are in a restricted fire season from 14 September until further notice. This is earlier than usual due to El Nīno.
Open fire season for Marlborough District
18 April 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season in Marlborough has been revoked as of 8.00am 19 April 2023 until further notice.
Open fire season for Mid South Canterbury
12 April 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season in all of the Mid South Canterbury High Country has been revoked.
Most of Otago set for open fire season
29 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Most of Otago will move to an open fire season as of 8am tomorrow (30 March) until further notice.
Southland moves to open fire season
29 March 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Southland moves to an open fire season from 8am today (29 March).