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Pukaki Downs fire update #13
29 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire on Friday.
Pukaki Downs fire update #12
28 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this
Pukaki Downs fire update #11
27 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Cloudy, cooler and settled weather conditions are allowing crews on the fire ground to make further progress extinguishing hotspots.
King’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised
26 September 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers and staff from Ranfurly, Kaikohe, Foxton Beach, Cromwell and Rotorua were presented with their Royal Honours.
Pukai Downs Fire Update #10
26 September 2023 | Announcements
Update 10 on Pukaki Downs vegetation fire - cooler weather aiding putting out hotspots.
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.
Pukaki Downs fire update #9
25 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Snowfall across the MacKenzie District over the weekend has helped extinguish a large area of the Pukaki Downs fire.
Rain and snow dampen down Pukaki Downs and Tekapo wildfires Update #8
22 September 2023 | Emergency Information
Firefighters on the ground at the Pukaki Downs fire are making the most of favourable weather conditions to strengthen and extend fire breaks today.