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Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force
5 March 2025 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have contained the fire burning at a metal recycling plant in Papakura but the fire will take several hours to extinguish.
Papamoa brigade to turn off fire siren
4 March 2025 | Announcements
The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.
Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago
4 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.
Waipoua River fire update #8
2 March 2025 | Emergency Information
The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening.
Waipoua River fire update #7
1 March 2025 | Emergency Information
The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have more accurately measured the perimeter, now 5.8 kms. Thermal imaging shows no fire outside the perimeter.
Waipoua River fire update #6
28 February 2025 | Emergency Information
Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.
Total fire ban for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland
28 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season for parts of Te Tai Tokerau Northland.
Waipoua River fire update #5
28 February 2025 | Emergency Information
There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.