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Open fires banned in much of Southland as fire danger rises
25 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Coastal Southland and all of the Department of Conservation estate, including Stewart Island, have moved into a Prohibited Fire Season today.
Canterbury moving to a restricted fire season
25 Kohitātea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The whole of Canterbury will move into a Restricted Fire Season on Thursday 26 January due to the increasing risk of wildfire.
Tasman fire largely contained
24 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
A fire above the Shenandoah Saddle in the Tasman District is largely contained and SH65 has reopened under traffic management.
Firefighters decontaminating Stoke building after fire
24 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
People in Stoke are asked to stay away from Elms St in Stoke while fire crews decontaminate a building where there has been a fire this morning.
Helicopters working to contain fire at Riwaka near Motueka
24 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Smoke from a fire in a forestry block at Riwaka Valley is visible from Motueka but no other property is at risk.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4
21 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots. The road is open.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) Update #1
20 Kohitātea 2023 | Emergency Information
Ground crews and helicopters have resumed work on a vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road this morning.
Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year
20 Kohitātea 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.