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Fire permits suspended in Grey District
19 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
All fire permits in the Grey District have been suspended due to the water shortage and no new permits will be issued until there has been significant rainfall.
Don't complain about fireworks on Facebook - call 111
19 January 2023 | Emergency Information
People in the Mackenzie Basin concerned about backyard fireworks being let off while a ban is in place should call 111 rather than posting on Facebook.
Canterbury fire risk likely to spike on Friday
18 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Canterbury's fire danger is likely to rise sharply on Friday before the arrival of forecast showers, so please take care not to spark an unwanted fire.
Tairāwhiti moves to an open fire season
18 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire restrictions have been lifted in Tairāwhiti with the District moving back to an open fire season from 8am today (Wednesday 18 January 2023).
Restricted fire season for Marlborough
16 January 2023 | Announcements
A restricted fire season is now in place for all of Marlborough, effective from 8am this morning (16 January 2023).
Westland joins Buller and Grey Districts in restricted fire season
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Westland District has joined the rest of the West Coast in a restricted fire season as at 08:00 this morning (13 January)
Restricted fire season for Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki
13 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Dunedin, Clutha, Strath Taieri, Upper Waitaki and Coastal Waitaki are now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (13 January).
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season and fireworks ban for Otago’s Lakes and Central Zones
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Lakes and Central fire zones will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 12 January, until further notice.