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Far North moves into prohibited fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.
Inland Otago fire risk set to spike
18 December 2023 | Announcements
Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.
Keeping fire safe this festive season
18 December 2023 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to make fire safety a priority these holidays.
Increased fire risk brings fire season changes across Otago
17 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A sharp increase in fire risk has brought about a number of fire season changes across the Otago District as of 8am on Monday 18 December, until further notice.
Fire restrictions for Mackenzie Basin
14 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.
Restricted fire season for Marlborough District
14 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Marlborough District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on Thursday 14 December, until further notice.
Te Rapa fire extinguished, stay inside warning lifted
13 December 2023 | Emergency Information
The large fire in Te Rapa, Hamilton, has been extinguished, with the stay inside warning for residents of Rototuna and Chartwell now lifted.