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Port Hills update #14

17 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighting on the Port Hills will focus on consolidating the perimeter of the fire and extinguishing hotspots today.

Port Hills update #13

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to stay away from the Port Hills area for their recreational activities this weekend.

Port Hills Update #12

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Residents will have controlled access to Worsleys Road up to 358 Worsleys Road from 3pm.

Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season

16 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

fire season update - Coastal Waitaki moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Monday 19 February, until further notice.

Port Hills Update #11

16 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters will continue to focus on strengthening the fire break around the perimeter of the Port Hills fire today.

Thames Coromandel and North Waikato move to a restricted fire season

16 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates

The Thames Coromandel and North Waikato districts move to a restricted fire season from 9am on Friday 16 February, until further notice.

Port Hills Update #10

16 February 2024 | Announcements

Fresh crews of firefighters working on the Port Hills this morning, supported by 15 helicopters and two fixed-wing aircraft as well as heavy machinery.

Port Hills Update #9

15 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Helicopters have finished aerial firefighting for the night, but 23 crews of firefighters will continue to work on the Port Hills fire overnight.