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Papakura fire update #3
5 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information
Smoke from the fire at a Papakura metal recycling premises is being noticed over a larger area of Auckland due to a wind change.
Papakura fire brought under control
5 Poutūterangi 2025 | Emergency Information
The fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura has been brought under control. A smoke warning remains in force.
Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force
5 Poutūterangi 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 Poutūterangi 2025 | Announcements
The Papamoa Volunteer Fire Brigade is retiring its siren.
Fire restrictions eased for parts of Otago
4 Poutūterangi 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire restrictions have been eased in Otago on Monday, 3 March.
Waipoua River fire update #8
2 Poutūterangi 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 Poutūterangi 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 Huitanguru 2025 | Emergency Information
Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.