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Fireworks ban in Mackenzie Basin
24 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned the use of fireworks in the Mackenzie Basin for the summer.
Total fire ban in Whangārei and Kaipara
23 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A Prohibited Fire Season will be in place in Whangārei and Kaipara effective from 8am Thursday 24 December 2020.
Restricted fire season for Gisborne / Tairāwhiti
23 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Gisborne / Tairāwhiti is now in a restricted fire season (as at 8.30am Wednesday 23 December 2020).
Cook safely with hāngī, umu, and lovo this Christmas
22 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand wants people to safely use cultural cooking methods over the summer.
Be fire safe when holidaying this summer
21 December 2020 | Announcements
If you’re going away for the summer holidays, Fire and Emergency want you to stay fire safe.
Prohibited fire season declared for Thames-Coromandel
20 December 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Thames-Coromandel is now in a prohibited fire season as of 8am today (Sunday 20 December).
Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand
18 December 2020 | Announcements
We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.
Extreme fire danger for Northland this weekend
18 December 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging Northlanders to hold off lighting fires this weekend with strong winds expected.