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Auckland weather update #4
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire crews are prioritising rescues and urging Aucklanders to only call 111 if there is a threat to life tonight.
Auckland weather update #3
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Aucklanders are being urged to only call 111 if life is in danger tonight as Fire and Emergency deals with an increasing number of calls for help with flooding.
Auckland weather update #2
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Auckland fire crews are prioritising incidents where life is at immediate risk as they respond to over 500 calls for assistance.
Auckland weather update #1
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Fire crews are responding to over 400 emergency calls in Auckland due to the weather. People should only call 111 if life or safety is at risk.
Bans are in place for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The private use of charcoal barbecues, charcoal grills, wood-fired pizza ovens and chiminea are banned for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale until further no
Different fire seasons in Mid-South Canterbury
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Anyone in Mid South Canterbury wanting to light fires in the open should check the fire season status first, as the situation varies depending on where you are.
Fire and Emergency declares a restricted fire season for Otago's Alpine Zone
27 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Otago’s Alpine Zone is now in a restricted fire season, as of 8am this morning (27 January 2023) until further notice.
Inland Buller moves to Prohibited Fire Season
25 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Inland Buller is now in a Prohibited Fire Season, as conditions have reached the threshold for banning outdoor fires.