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Restricted fire season for Southland
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season is now in place for Southland, as at 7am this morning ( 12 January).
Restricted fire season for West Coast
10 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
All of Buller and Grey Districts are now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am this morning (10 January).
Otago Fire Risk will Spike on Thursday
28 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Tomorrow is shaping up as a "spike day" in parts of Otago, when the fire danger rises sharply before dropping back again.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season and fireworks ban has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December) until 1 February 2023.
Restricted fire season for Tairāwhiti District
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Tairāwhiti District will move to a Restricted Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 22 December until further notice.
Temporary fireworks ban in the Upper Waitaki area over summer
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary ban on letting off fireworks in the Upper Waitaki came into effect today as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.
Fireworks ban for Glink’s Gully in Northland
19 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks has been put in place for Glink’s Gully community on the west coast near Te Kopuru in Northland.
Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer
15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove