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Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season
9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.
Lee Valley fire update #9
9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.
Lee Valley fire update #8
9 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s focus at the Lee Valley fire today is to complete the 1.2-kilometre containment line required around the perimeter of the fire.
Fire and Emergency NZ bans fireworks and sky lanterns in Canterbury
9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fireworks and sky lanterns are banned across Canterbury and Kaikōura from 8am Friday 9 February until further notice.
Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District
9 Huitanguru 2024 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.
Onehunga Fire Update #5
8 Huitanguru 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews are making good progress at the scene of an industrial fire in Onehunga.
Lee Valley Fire Update #7
8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements
The fire at Lee Valley is expected to be fully contained by the end of tomorrow, although it will take longer to put out.
Lee Valley Update #6
8 Huitanguru 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters, helicopters and heavy machinery operators are continuing efforts to contain the Lee Valley fire and bring it under control.