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Matakana Fire Update #3
24 December 2023 | Announcements
More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.
Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
24 December 2023 | Announcements
Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire
Forest fire on Matakana Island
23 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.
Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury
21 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.
Southland moves to restricted fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Far North moves into prohibited fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.
Inland Otago fire risk set to spike
18 December 2023 | Announcements
Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.