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Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year

10 February 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to be extra cautious during their Lunar New Year celebrations this weekend.

Final update - Onehunga industrial fire

9 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has handed the site of the industrial fire in Onehunga back to the owner.

Final update - Kirwee fire

9 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters expect to have the fire at Kirwee extinguished this afternoon.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

9 February 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 February 2024 | Emergency Information

Firefighters have established the 1.2-kilometre containment line at the Lee Valley fire.

Lee Valley fire update #8

9 February 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 February 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 February 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.