| Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Restricted fire season lifted for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

News and media|26 September 2023

The restricted fire season in place for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones has been lifted, as of 8am on Tuesday, September 26 until further notice.

Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season

News and media|17 March 2023

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.

Change in fire season for Marlborough

News and media|19 April 2021

As of 8am Tuesday 20 April, fire seasons are changing across Marlborough. North Marlborough will move to an open fire season. South Marlborough and all Department of Conservation land will move to a restricted fire season. Kaikoura remains in a restricted fire season.

Athol's new fire station officially opened

News and media|9 August 2021

Athol’s new fire station has been officially opened.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 23 - 12:50 hours 09/02/2019

News and media|9 February 2019

Reminder: A state of emergency is still in place Media advisory A media stand up will be held at 3.30pm today, Saturday 9 February at the Tasman District Council.

Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season

News and media|30 March 2022

The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.

This applies to all areas within Horowhenua, Ruapehu, Manawatū, Rangitikei, Whanganui District Councils and the Palmerston North City Council.