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Twizel neighbourhoods helped to plan for wildfires

16 January 2024 | Announcements

Twizel’s Fire Chief is inviting householders in Manuka Terrace to get together and make a plan for reducing the risk of wildfire in their neighbourhood.

Prohibited Fire Season for Wairarapa Coast

14 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for the Wairarapa Coast

Titahi Bay fire update #6

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency NZ is aiming to finish operations on the Titahi Bay fireground tonight.

Titahi Fire Update #5

13 January 2024 | Announcements

Two crews of firefighters will be working on the Titahi Bay fireground today, dealing with hotspots and strengthening containment lines.

Dunedin, Clutha and Coastal Waitaki move to Restricted Fire Season

12 January 2024 | Fire Season Updates

Dunedin , Clutha and Coastal Waitaki move to restricted fire season

Twizel community taking the fire risk seriously

12 January 2024 | Announcements

Visitors to the Mackenzie Basin are being given information about the fire danger in the hope that they will avoid risky activities that could spark a wildfire.

Titahi Bay fire update #4

12 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Eliminating hotspots is the aim for firefighters for the remainder of Friday at the Titahi Bay vegetation fire.

Titahi Bay fire update #3

12 January 2024 | Emergency Information

Titahi Bay fire update