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Canterbury fires update #8 - Swannanoa

Firefighting will continue until dark at the Swannanoa vegetation fire, which is burning over an estimated 12 hectares in and around the Waimakariri riverbed near Christchurch.

NZFS Annual Report 2017

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For the year ended 30 June 2017

Matakana Forest Fire Update #2

Two helicopters, nine fire trucks and 24 crew are battling a forestry fire on Matakana Island near Tauranga in the Bay of Plenty this morning.

Multiple vegetation fires across the South Island, residents evacuated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are fighting multiple vegetation fires across the South Island, at Hurunui, Waipara, Springfield, Selwyn, the McKenzie Country and Shannon near Dunedin.

Multiple vegetations across South Island, residents evacuated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging South Islanders not to burn outdoor fires in the high winds today.

Improving the Fire Safety Knowledge and Practices of Vulnerable Groups -report #8 (2000)

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Waikari Valley fire update #3

The fire at Waikari Valley jumped its containment line this afternoon, but more than 50 firefighters, with assistance from two helicopters, have been working successfully to contain it once again.