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Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

Restricted Fire Season for the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty will move to a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 15 February, until further notice.

Fire Plans Public Consultation Now Open

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened public consultation on its Fire Plans.

Increasing fire danger sparks change in Canterbury fire season

Sunday’s fires along the Darfield railway line provided a timely reminder to everyone in Canterbury that it just takes a spark to start a wildfire, particularly as the fire danger increases.

Far North and Kaipara districts move to restricted fire season

Far North Zone One (Aupouri and Karikari Peninsulas and the Kaitaia/Ahipara area) and Kaipara districts will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season effective from 8am Tuesday 28 April 2020.

Fire and Emergency Team to support New South Wales flood response

An incident management team from Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be departing for Australia today (Monday 14 November) to support the widespread flooding response in New South Wales.

Four new members for Hawke’s Bay Local Advisory Committee

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed four new members to the well operating Local Advisory Committee in Hawke’s Bay.