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Restricted fire season for Southland
12 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season is now in place for Southland, as at 7am this morning ( 12 January).
Restricted fire season for West Coast
10 January 2023 | Fire Season Updates
All of Buller and Grey Districts are now in a restricted fire season, effective from 8am this morning (10 January).
High fire danger forecast for the West Coast
2 January 2023 | Announcements
High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.
One spark nearly costs Wendon farmer their home
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
A spark from a ride-on lawnmower blade hitting a stone is believed to have sparked a grass and hedge fire that came close to claiming a Wendon farmhouse today.
Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.
Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours
31 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated the six firefighters and support personnel who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List.
Otago Fire Risk will Spike on Thursday
28 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Tomorrow is shaping up as a "spike day" in parts of Otago, when the fire danger rises sharply before dropping back again.
Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season
22 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.