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Upper Waitaki Fire Update #2

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have contained a large grass and scrub fire in Upper Waitaki and are now dampening down hotspots.

Upper Waitaki Fire Update # 1

17 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters and helicopters are working to bring a large grass fire in Upper Waitaki near Lake Benmore under control

Complacency warning following recent Taranaki rain

17 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Recent rain in Taranaki has not dampened down the fire risk across the District.

Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Prohibited Fire Season for Wairarapa Coast

14 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for the Wairarapa Coast

Titahi Bay fire update #6

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.

Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Two crews of firefighters will be working on the Titahi Bay fireground today, dealing with hotspots and strengthening containment lines.

Dunedin, Clutha and Coastal Waitaki move to Restricted Fire Season

12 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Dunedin , Clutha and Coastal Waitaki move to restricted fire season